Sunderland backs Regis Le Bris despite poor Premier League start
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 2, 2026, 1:11 PM
Last updated Nov 2, 2026
Sunderland has reaffirmed its support for manager Regis Le Bris, remaining in position despite the club being last in the Premier League with one win from nine matches. A recent 3-1 defeat at Coventry adds to a seven-game winless league streak. The board acknowledges fan frustrations but believes in Le Bris's ability to improve the situation. While the team's domestic form has struggled, they continue to perform well in the Europa League. Sunderland will face Dinamo Zagreb in the Europa League on Thursday before a Premier League match against Chelsea on Sunday.
- •Sunderland is bottom of the Premier League with one win in nine matches.
- •The board supports Regis Le Bris amid mounting pressure.
- •The team has a seven-match winless run in the league.
- •Sunderland remains unbeaten in the Europa League, with recent wins and a draw.
- •Next matches include Dinamo Zagreb on Thursday and Chelsea on Sunday.
- 1:11 PMYahoo Sports — Sunderland make Regis Le Bris decision with club rock-bottom of Premier League
"The club’s hierarchy have backed the Frenchman to turn things around after a dire start to the domestic season
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