In this episode of The Mackem Football Show, Anth and Paul dive into the excitement surrounding the start of the 2026/27 season. They discuss Sunderland's final pre-season performances, the official signing of Dian Mafari, and the latest transfer rumours including Jules Akoma. The duo also makes their Premier League predictions for the opening weekend and looks ahead to the upcoming Europa League draw, sharing which European giants they’d love to see visit the Stadium of Light.