Current and former Sunderland players have been included in the WhoScored Championship Team of the Month for August.
Sunderland have made an outstanding start to the Championship season, sitting atop the table as the league heads into its first international break. After a strong opening win at Cardiff City, new head coach Regis Le Bris impressed the Stadium of Light crowd with a commanding 4-0 victory over Sheffield Wednesday. Despite the departure of key winger Jack Clarke, Sunderland’s momentum continued with Romaine Mundle scoring in a home win against Burnley and again in a 3-1 win at Portsmouth. The only setback came in a Carabao Cup defeat to Preston North End. As Le Bris builds on his promising start in England, Sunderland’s representation in the WhoScored Championship Team of the Month is a testament to their strong performances.
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Here’s a look at the Sunderland representation:
**Left Back: Dennis Cirkin** – Cirkin has had a fantastic start to the season, featuring in all four of Sunderland’s wins and scoring the opening goal in the 4-0 home win against Sheffield Wednesday.
Other notable players in the team include:
**Right Midfield: Karamoko Dembele – Queens Park Rangers (7.7)**
**Goalkeeper: Conor Hazard – Plymouth Argyle (7.2)** – Although Anthony Patterson has conceded just one goal, Hazard was chosen despite Plymouth’s tough start to the season.
**Right Back: Lewie Coyle – Hull City (7.5)** – Coyle has played every minute of Hull’s campaign and scored in a 1-1 draw with Plymouth.
**Centre Back: Mattie Pollock – Watford (7.6)** – Pollock has been instrumental in Watford’s successful start, also providing an assist in a 2-1 win against Derby County.
**Centre Midfield: Oliver Arblaster – Sheffield United (7.7)** – Arblaster has contributed significantly to Sheffield United’s strong performance this month.
