Following four winless road trips in the Premier League, EFL Cup and UEFA Europa League to start his reign, Postecoglou’s first home game at the helm also ended in frustration. After a poor start from Forest, Alderete ghosted onto Granit Xhaka’s free-kick in the 38th minute, with his close-range header squirming under Matz Sels and in. While Forest are 16th in the Premier League table with five points from six games, Sunderland are third with 11 points, only four behind leaders Liverpool. Regis Le Bris’ side have also made the best start through six games of a Premier League season by any promoted team since West Ham United in 2012-13. No team has ever been relegated from the Premier League after amassing 11 points from their first six games.