David Moyes has finally achieved a winning return to his old club as Sunderland manager, albeit against the odds. The former Sunderland boss returned to the Stadium of Light on Saturday after an eight-year absence, and it was the Black Cats who came out on top in a 1-1 draw against Everton.
The match got off to a thrilling start when Iliman Ndiaye gave his team the lead with a stunning solo effort, leaving Everton's goalkeeper Robin Roefs stunned. However, Granit Xhaka quickly pulled the visitors level with a deflected strike, as Sunderland were unable to capitalize on their early dominance.
Despite being on the back foot for most of the first half, Sunderland transformed into an unrelenting force after the break, laying siege to Everton's goal with wave upon wave of attacks. The home side's pressure finally told when Xhaka inadvertently scored against his own team, but even that was not enough to keep the Black Cats' hopes alive.
With 10 games gone, Sunderland are now precariously close to safety, having moved up to fourth place in the table with 18 points. It is a remarkable turnaround for a team that was expected to be competing for relegation, and Moyes will be thrilled to see his side on the up.
The draw marked a different era for Moyes at Sunderland, who had previously experienced a disastrous stint as manager from 2016-2017. He had returned to the club this summer, but it was uncertain whether he would be able to steer them back into the top flight. The result has given him a glowing start, and it remains to be seen how far the Black Cats can go under his management.
The real test of Moyes' abilities will come when Arsenal visit Sunderland next, with the visitors looking to continue their winning streak against a team that is suddenly on the up.
The match got off to a thrilling start when Iliman Ndiaye gave his team the lead with a stunning solo effort, leaving Everton's goalkeeper Robin Roefs stunned. However, Granit Xhaka quickly pulled the visitors level with a deflected strike, as Sunderland were unable to capitalize on their early dominance.
Despite being on the back foot for most of the first half, Sunderland transformed into an unrelenting force after the break, laying siege to Everton's goal with wave upon wave of attacks. The home side's pressure finally told when Xhaka inadvertently scored against his own team, but even that was not enough to keep the Black Cats' hopes alive.
With 10 games gone, Sunderland are now precariously close to safety, having moved up to fourth place in the table with 18 points. It is a remarkable turnaround for a team that was expected to be competing for relegation, and Moyes will be thrilled to see his side on the up.
The draw marked a different era for Moyes at Sunderland, who had previously experienced a disastrous stint as manager from 2016-2017. He had returned to the club this summer, but it was uncertain whether he would be able to steer them back into the top flight. The result has given him a glowing start, and it remains to be seen how far the Black Cats can go under his management.
The real test of Moyes' abilities will come when Arsenal visit Sunderland next, with the visitors looking to continue their winning streak against a team that is suddenly on the up.
So I'm loving this David Moyes thing! I mean, who would've thought he'd turn it around so fast? The Black Cats are literally flying under his management 
. Eight years ago he was getting roasted as manager, and now... well, now he's basically the hero of Sunderland! 
Of course, we can't forget that it was a tough start to the season, but you've got to give him credit for adapting and making some smart moves.
. And let's be real, who doesn't love an underdog story? It's like they say: "when life gives you lemons, make lemonade"... or in this case, when life dumps you into the relegation zone, find a way to turn it around! 
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i mean, i knew he was good but wow! 
how did they even manage 2 get so far up in the table in just 10 games tho? 
its defo a great turn of events 4 them & moyes 
now lets c how they do against arsenal tho... dat gonna be a tough 1 
. The comeback story is always more compelling when you've been written off like that. But let's keep an eye on them – they're gonna have to stay focused if they wanna take down Arsenal next 
But it's also kinda scary how quickly things can change. One minute you're stuck in a rut, the next you're fighting for survival... and then suddenly, you're 4th in the table? It's like they found this secret to success that nobody else knew about 
i'm not surprised tho, moyes has always had that tactical genius vibe about him 
and that solo effort by iliman ndiaye was pure magic 
now let's see how he takes on arsenal and proves it wasn't just a one-off 
moyes must be doing something right i mean 18 points with 10 games played is insane 
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. The upcoming match against Arsenal will be a big test for them, but I think they've got a good shot at it 
. We'll see how they handle the pressure next time out 
Iliman Ndiaye's goal was straight fire 
it's like they're unstoppable! 18 points after 10 games is insane 
OMG what an incredible turnaround for Sunderland!!! 
I mean, 8 years ago they were a joke and now they're 4th in the table! 
