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Noah Sadiki speaks Sunderland truth after what Grant Xhaka and Nordi Mukiele did

Noah Sadiki says it's time for action rather than words as Sunderland search for an improvement ahead of Sunday's game against Chelsea…

By Dominic Shaw · The Northern Echo

Published: Friday, 6 November 2026 at 10:00 AM

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Noah Sadiki stated Sunderland must deliver on the pitch rather than relying on words following recent poor performances.
Sadiki's comments followed public criticism from teammates Nordi Mukiele and Granit Xhaka after recent defeats.
Sunderland suffered their first Europa League defeat of the campaign against Dinamo Zagreb on Thursday.

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Noah Sadiki emphasized that Sunderland's players must back up their words with on-pitch action following recent criticism from teammates Nordi Mukiele and Granit Xhaka. Speaking after Sunderland suffered their first Europa League defeat against Dinamo Zagreb, Sadiki stated that talking is useless unless followed by genuine effort and results.

Sunderland have struggled for form following recent poor displays against Coventry City and Dinamo Zagreb. The club currently seeks just their second Premier League victory of the season as they prepare to host Chelsea on Sunday.

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