Sunderland

Sunderland: Gus Poyet claims Black Cats won’t give up

Gus Poyet says Sunderland won't give up their relegation fight after Monday night's 2-1 home loss to West Ham United left them four points from safety. The Black Cats battled hard at the Stadium of...

Sunderland: Luis Suarez strikes fear in Black Cats boss

Sunderland Gus Poyet has joked that only 'flu on the night before the game could stop Liverpool striker Luis Suarez ahead of their Premier League clash at Anfield on Wednesday. The Black Cats boss...

Sunderland: Gus Poyet puts contract talks on hold

Sunderland boss Gus Poyet has said all contract talks with players are on hold until the summer - because he wants everyone focused on the relegation fight in the 10 games that remain this...

Sunderland v Crystal Palace: The Black Cats bubble yet to burst

Defender Wes Brown feels Sunderland's display against Crystal Palace was good enough to suggest that they can get out of trouble. The Black Cats came in for some criticism from fans and the media...

Sunderland: ‘Crystal Palace clash another final’ – Phil Bardsley

Phil Bardsley has likened Saturday's visit of fellow Premier League strugglers Crystal Palace to the Stadium of Light to "another cup final". The Black Cats have put their battle for survival on the...

Sunderland: Gus Poyet switches focus to survival

Sunderland boss Gus Poyet has been quick to move on from the disappointment of the Capital One Cup final defeat as he looks to keep the Black Cats in the Premier League this season. Poyet watched on as...

Sunderland: Wickham keen to prove credentials

Connor Wickham is yet to prove himself at Premier League level but the Sunderland striker is hoping he can now thrive at the Stadium of Light under manager Gus Poyet. The 20-year-old has already shown...

Sunderland: Poyet expecting tight relegation scrap

Sunderland boss Gus Poyet is expecting the relegation battle in the Premier League to continue until the final day of the season. The Black Cats are one of 11 teams who could be relegated to the...

Sunderland: Bridcutt targets win-a-game

New Sunderland signing Liam Bridcutt feels that his side must treat every game like a “must-win” if they are to stay in the Premier League. The Black Cats did themselves a power of good by beating...

Newcastle 0-3 Sunderland: ‘One of my greatest days’ – Poyet

Gus Poyet says his Sunderland side's magnificent 3-0 win away at local rivals Newcastle United was one of his greatest days in football. A Fabio Borini penalty and an Adam Johnson strike saw the...