'Maybe we became arrogant' – Sunderland struggles continue

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. Bournemouth pick up first league victory with win over Sunderland Nordi Mukiele offered a brutally honest verdict about why Sunderland have struggled so far this season, following their impressive return to the Premier League last term. The Black Cats defender had his say after a 2-0 defeat by Bournemouth on Sunday. It was Sunderland's fourth Premier League loss in a row and leaves them second bottom in the table. Only those inside the club can answer Mukiele's "arrogant" claim after the Black Cats' drop-off in results and performance.

They surprised everyone last season by qualifying for the Europa League at the first time of asking after eight years away from the top flight. But have Sunderland been found out by their rivals? Are they suffering the somewhat mythical second season syndrome? Or might they simply be struggling with the added demands of European football? "I think this game is just what we are looking [like] from the beginning of the season," Mukiele told Sky Sports. "We are not good enough. "Why? I don't know. Maybe because we became arrogant, this is what I think." Sunderland head coach Regis le Bris was not quite as damning but