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Before the 2017-18 season, clubs agreed to ensure that at least one block of seating for visiting supporters would be pitchside in an attempt to improve atmospheres. At the time, former Premier League executive chairman Richard Scudamore said: "When an away goal is scored, you want that atmosphere and interaction between the two sets of fans." However, Newcastle were given special dispensation to be excluded from the rule when they were promoted back to the top-flight in 2017.

Florian Wirtz's dancing feet helped to rescue a point for Liverpool, but he was denied a first Premier League goal after his deflected strike went down as a Nordi Mukiele own goal. The Germany international waltzed past a couple of defenders before firing home via a deflection nine minutes from time to secure a 1-1 draw with Sunderland and spare head coach Arne Slot more scrutiny after he left out Mohamed Salah for successive league matches for the first time in his Liverpool career.

According to Fichajes (via Sunderland Echo), Sunderland and Wolves are among the clubs interested in signing Gonzalo Garcia, who has also been linked with Aston Villa of late. The 21-year-old has struggled for playing time at Real Madrid this season, so it cannot be ruled out that he seeks a winter move to the Premier League in order to continue his development.

David Moyes, the manager who oversaw a disastrous relegation for Sunderland eight years ago, found a very different club on his first return to the Stadium of Light. Back then, Sunderland were on a downward slope. Now, things are on the up. Regis Le Bris' impressive Sunderland moved up to fourth place ahead of Saturday's home game against Arsenal after a 1-1 draw against Moyes' Everton side.