{
  "id": 15471059,
  "title": "'Maybe we became arrogant' - Sunderland struggles continue",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/maybe-we-became-arrogant-sunderland-struggles-continue-15471059",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-18T18:49:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "BBC Sport Football",
    "slug": "bbc-sport-football",
    "url": "https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c6073pmddk0ko?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Nordin Mukiele, a Sunderland defender, has bluntly criticized his team's recent performances, suggesting they may have become arrogant. After Sunderland's 2-0 loss to Bournemouth, leaving them second bottom in the Premier League table, Mukiele told Sky Sports that the team \"is not good enough\". He speculated that the team's downfall could be due to arrogance, but admitted he doesn't have an answer. Sunderland head coach Regis Le Bris also admitted his team was below the required level, expressing disappointment and pain. The Black Cats have only scored six goals and conceded 14 this season, which is a significant improvement compared to last season's 11 points and ninth place. Despite their Europa League success, the team's struggles on the Premier League pitch may point to deeper issues, possibly including overextension after their seventh-placed finish last season. Former goalkeeper Shay Given believes the squad may not be fully prepared for the added demands of European football, suggesting they need a deeper squad to cope with the increased workload.",
  "summary": "Sunderland defender Nordi Mukiele suggested the Black Cats may have become \"arrogant\" as last season's surprise package stutter in the Premier League this term.",
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        "outlet": "BBC Sport",
        "title": "'Maybe we became arrogant' - Sunderland struggles continue",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/maybe-we-became-arrogant-sunderland-struggles-continue",
        "published": "2026-10-18T18:49:00.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}