If thats all you are buying then 17th would be impossible let alone an acheivable aim. Sunderland have replaced almost a whole 11 to get to where they are.
Yes Burnley game. Leeds was his debut off the bench. That will be the key to staying up in the premier league. Sunderland's home form so far is great. Without that they would be struggling like the other 2.
As has been said the premier league offers huge long term financial benefits where as an FA Cup doesnt. Pre 1992 the cup mattered but sadly it doesnt anymore.
Im not convinced we have. I know a Brighton fan who is convinced they won't sell him regardless of the fee. This loan was done because Dovin was injured and we only had the chuckle brothers