There was elation and excitement in abundance around the Stadium of Light as Sunderland’s thrilling return to the Premier League continued with a hard-earned draw against leaders and title favourites Arsenal on Saturday evening.
The Black Cats were more than good value for their point against the Gunners after giving Mikel Arteta’s men one of their sternest tests of the season. A last-gasp equaliser from Brian Brobbey ensured Sunderland became only the third side to take anything from a meeting with the current frontrunners this season and ensured they will head into the third international break of the campaign sitting in fourth place in the table.
But where are Sunderland predicted to finish in this season’s Premier League? We fired up the latest edition of the world’s most popular managerial simulation to see how Football Manager 2026 predicts the Premier League table will look when the curtain comes down on the campaign next May.
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Football Manager 2026 predicted points: 69 | Getty Images