00:02Sunderland and Aston Villa face important European tests as they look to build momentum
00:08in their respective campaigns, with the Blackcats preparing for a demanding away trip in the
00:14Europa League. Sunderland travel to Poland to face Lech Poznan in what will be another
00:20significant occasion during their return to continental competition. Reggie Labrie's
00:27side are competing in Europe for the first time in 53 years, having secured qualification
00:33with their Premier League finish last season. The European campaign offers an opportunity
00:40to test themselves against unfamiliar opposition, although balancing those commitments with domestic
00:46football will challenge the squad's depth. Sunderland are struggling this season in the
00:51Premier League so far.
00:55Aston Villa, meanwhile, host Norwegian side Viking at Villa Park in the Champions League.
01:02Unai Emery's team will be looking to continue their impressive European form after thrashing
01:07Fenerbahce 6-0 in their previous outing. The result strengthened Villa's position in the
01:13league phase of the Champions League and underlined their attacking threat on the continental stage.
01:22Meanwhile, Viking FC held Bayern Munich to a draw in their last fixture.
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