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Reaction
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John O'Shea: 'I hope goal saves Sunderland'
John O'Shea says that he want his equaliser against Stoke City to be valuable come the end of the season.May 7, 05:28
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Paolo Di Canio hails Craig Gardner passion
Paolo Di Canio says that he loved the spirit shown by Craig Gardner despite his dismissal against Stoke City.May 7, 05:16
Paolo Di Canio: 'Point will be crucial'
Sunderland manager Paolo di Canio believes that the points his side picked up against Stoke this evening will be vital in the relegation battle.May 6, 21:58
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Danny Rose hoping for Wigan Athletic slip-up
Sunderland full-back Danny Rose is hoping for relegation rivals Wigan Athletic to slip up when they face Swansea City tomorrow night.May 6, 21:30
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Tony Pulis eyes top-half finish
Stoke City manager Tony Pulis believes that his side can finish in the top half this season after their 1-1 draw with Sunderland this evening.May 6, 21:22
The Match
Analysis
Sports Mole casts its eye over a crucial point for Sunderland against Stoke.
Match Report
Sunderland come from behind to claim a 1-1 draw against Stoke City despite having Craig Gardner sent off in the first half.
Live Commentary
Read how Sunderland managed to gain a point against Stoke despite being reduced to 10 men in the first half.
HT Report
Stoke City take a 1-0 lead into half time against a Sunderland side who have had Craig Gardner sent off.
Team News
James McClean comes in for the suspended Stephane Sessegnon for Sunderland's match against Stoke City.
Preview
Sports Mole looks ahead to Monday night's Premier League match between Sunderland and Stoke.
Build-up
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Ryan Shotton: 'We can push up table after pressure wins'
Stoke City defender Ryan Shotton believes that his side can move up the Premier League table after securing vital back-to-back wins. May 5, 01:48
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Paolo Di Canio: 'We can stay up with Stoke City win'
Sunderland boss Paolo Di Canio believes that his side will survive in the Premier League this season with a win over Stoke City on Monday.May 5, 01:25
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Tony Pulis eyeing top half of the Premier League
Stoke City boss Tony Pulis is eyeing the top half of the table after all but guiding his side to Premier League safety thanks to back-to-back wins.May 3, 15:58
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