Sunderland

Sunderland striker Jermain Defoe targets derby lifter

Sunderland striker Jermain Defoe has challenged his side to take a major step towards Premier League survival by winning the derby clash with Newcastle United next time out. The Black Cats are...

Sam Allardyce rules out Sunderland move

Sam Allardyce has dismissed speculation linking him with the Sunderland position and insists he is happy at West Ham. The Black Cats recently sacked Gus Poyet after a string of poor performances...

Sebastian Larsson mortified by Sunderland shocker

Sebastian Larsson has described Sunderland's shambolic and potentially-damaging 4-0 hiding by Aston Villa on Saturday as "embarrassing" and "absolutely shocking". The Wearsiders were 4-0 down by the...

Sunderland enjoy break before ‘big mental test’

Sunderland boss Gus Poyet is hoping that giving his players a break will boost them in their battle to avoid relegation from the Premier League. After their dismal FA Cup exit at the hands of League...

Hull City manager Steve Bruce plays down Gus Poyet row

Hull City manager Steve Bruce has played down his spat with Sunderland boss Gus Poyet during Tuesday's 1-1 draw between the two relegation candidates. However, the Tigers boss has admitted he had...

Wes Brown’s red card ruffles Sunderland boss

Sunderland manager Gus Poyet was less than pleased after defender Wes Brown was red-carded in controversial fashion during his side's 2-0 defeat to Manchester United at Old Trafford. Referee Roger...

Sunderland ticking over nicely

Lee Cattermole feels Sunderland's ability to keep picking up points on a consistent basis should serve them well in the battle to beat the drop. The Black Cats currently sit in 16th place in the...

Manchester United striker Radamel Falcao in line to face Sunderland

Radamel Falcao is in line to start for Manchester United when Sunderland visit on Saturday due to injuries to Robin van Persie and James Wilson. Van Persie, who is United's leading goalscorer with 10...

Sunderland pressure no concern for boss Gus Poyet

Gus Poyet says he doesn't feel any additional pressure despite coming in for criticism from Sunderland supporters in the face of his side's continuing struggles. Sunderland were knocked out of the FA...

Sunderland striker Danny Graham desperate to end drought

Sunderland striker Danny Graham says he is working hard to try and end his goalscoring drought at the Stadium of Light this season. Without a goal in his last 20 appearances - many as a substitute...

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