Larsson recorded an assist off a cross to Jack Rodwell in the 3-2 loss to Man City Thursday.

Larsson not only led the team with five crosses, but also led the team with 46 passes in the match. Larsson is the catalyst for Sunderland's offense and if he's not playing well, Sunderland are going to struggle. Look for him to start next Saturday when Sunderland host Liverpool.

Larsson scored on a free kick in the 1-1 draw to Everton Sunday.

Larsson's deadly free kick abilities came into action Sunday as he had a very nice finish in the bottom corner. Larsson will continue to take free kicks all season so look for him to be a solid fantasy option providing goals and assists going forward.

Larsson recorded the only shot on goal for Sunderland in the embarrassing 8-0 loss to Southampton on Saturday.

This was one of those throw-away games for Sunderland and they'll surely play better in coming matches. If not, they'll be staring relegation down and be fighting to stay up all season long. Larsson will continue to start and be a solid source of assists and the rare goal here and there.

Larsson's productive beginning of the season continued with another assist in the 2-2 draw to Spurs Saturday.

This is now two assists and a goal in his last three games for Larsson. After a disappointing season last year it seems as though the Swede is back in form for the Black Cats. As Larsson takes the majority of the free kicks and controls the midfield, he should be a solid source for assists and goals all season long at a relatively cheap price.

Larsson grabbed the lone assist for Sunderland in their 1-1 draw with Manchester United on Sunday.

One week after scoring, Larsson had another successful game by grabbing an assist. He struggled last season, but seems to have found his old form this campaign. As the free kick-taker for Sunderland, he should see plenty of chances for goals and assists all season long.

Larsson scored the final equalizer in Sunderland's 2-2 draw with West Brom on Saturday.

After being on-and-off the bench last season, it seems as though Larsson has secured a starting spot for the new campaign. Keep an eye on him, as he may be asked to take free kicks for the majority of the season as well.

Larsson grabbed an assist in the crucial 2-0 win over West Brom on Wednesday.

Now that Larsson is seeing regular playing time again, he is producing as he did in the past. This is now two assists and a goal in his last three matches. Larsson has always been linked as one of Sunderland's most valuable players, so it should be interesting to see if anything happens during the summer transfer window.