Sunderland outline FY25 loss amid promotion push
Howe says Tonali is a doubt but could feature against Sunderland. Miley is ruled out until after the break. Newcastle will focus on recovery and preparation before the Tyne-Wear derby.
Brighton beat Sunderland 1-0 at the Stadium of Light. A Sunderland goal was ruled out by VAR before Minteh struck the winner as Albion saw the game out.
Le Bris to make late calls on Ballard, Le Fee, Mukiele and Roefs for the derby at Newcastle. Reinildo returns. Ta Bi, Angulo, Traore and Mundle remain out long term.
Sunderland report FY25 loss of £4m amid promotion costs, record £45.8m player trading profit, £40.3m turnover and a £25m loan. Premier League spend hits £148.3m with signings including Xhaka and Adingra.
Sunderland are likely to avoid relegation despite a recent dip, but the claim of a Defoe-like talisman under Le Bris is not substantiated in the source text.
