8 talking points from the Premier League weekend

Sunderland’s inconsistencies could send them down

It seems ages ago since Sunderland put four past Crystal Palace, in the first 45 minutes, at Selhurst Park just over a week ago.

Southampton’s humiliating disposal of The Black Cats was less than satisfactory for fans of the club.

For every great result Sunderland manage to pull out the bag, they seem to have a horrific result in their locker just around the corner.

Successes in the 0-0 draw with Spurs and win at Crystal Palace are now long forgotten.

Sunderland’s inconsistencies could prove costly to their hopes of staying up, and they will have to produce better than the abysmal performance that an emptying Stadium of Light were subjected to if they are to prove their doubters wrong.