00:00After such positivity in recent weeks, Sunderland's defeat away at Fulham was a bitter pill to swallow.
00:09It was not the Black Cat's finest performance of the season so far, and there was evident frustration at full time.
00:16And whilst Sunderland do have the opportunity to get back to winning ways against Bournemouth at the Stadium of Light this weekend,
00:23Regis Labrise pointed out that the defeat against Fulham was just one of the obstacles that they will face this season.
00:30I think it's part of our journey in the Premier League and we expected a tough game against Fulham
00:36because they have this ability to create chances with different threats.
00:44So, for example, they were really good against Arsenal a few weeks ago, so it wasn't a surprise.
00:49So we were prepared for that. We struggled just a small part of the first half, I think.
00:57Then we had a good period when we dominated the ball, we've had created too many chances and they finished really well.
01:06Maybe with more energy, using the energy of their crowd as well.
01:10So it's not a concern, just a good reminder about the level of this league.
01:16Sunderland knew the challenge that they were in for this season in the Premier League.
01:19Evidenced by their signing of Granit Xhaka to bolster the quality in their midfield to compete.
01:27Xhaka has been a revelation at the Stadium of Light this season, with supporters taking to him hugely given the quality that he possesses both on and off the ball.
01:36His leadership skills will be in question this weekend though, to make sure that Sunderland do not suffer two defeats in a row in the Premier League as Bournemouth visit the Stadium of Light.
01:46The Cherries have had a good start to the season, meaning this fixture will not be an easy one for Regis Labrice and Granit Xhaka.
01:54But if by 5pm on Saturday evening, Sunderland have emerged from the fixture with Bournemouth with all three points, then all on Wearside will once again have a spring in their step.
02:07Fulham was a tough loss to take, but if Sunderland want to survive, this is the type of game they need to respond in.
02:14Fulham was a tough one for Regis Labrice and the City Labrice and the City Labrice.
02:27Fulham was a tough one for Regis Labrice but to have a good start for Regis Labrice and the City Labrice, which could be the first thing.
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