These are the top 3 Sunderland challenges on Football Manager 2017

Outdo Newcastle

The rivalry between these two is almost unlike any other in England, and it’s a challenge Sunderland fans would surely relish.

Although Newcastle were relegated last season, it’s likely that, over the course of your five years in charge at the Stadium of Light, you will meet on numerous occasions, be it in the league or the cup.

Your challenge is quite simple. Beat Newcastle in every game you play against them, league and cup, and finish above them in every season you are in the same division.

Only then can Sunderland claim to be the best club in the North East.