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Reaction
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Sam Allardyce: 'Costel Pantilimon has impressed me'
Sunderland boss Sam Allardyce states that goalkeeper Costel Pantilimon has performed well during his first two months in charge.Dec 1, 10:27
Stoke City's Glenn Whelan: 'Ryan Shawcross did not deserve red card'
Stoke City midfielder Glenn Whelan insists that Ryan Shawcross was unfortunate to be sent off in his side's 2-0 defeat to Sunderland.Dec 1, 00:17
Patrick van Aanholt: 'We have to keep up winning momentum'
Sunderland defender Patrick van Aanholt insists that his side have to keep winning games in the Premier League to push towards safety.Nov 29, 09:16
Sunderland's Duncan Watmore elated with "massive" victory
Sunderland striker Duncan Watmore is hopeful that his side can continue their resurgence in form to move further away from the relegation zone in the Premier League.Nov 28, 19:34
Mark Hughes: "We were not quite at it"
Stoke City manager Mark Hughes believes his team were not quite at the races in their 2-0 defeat away to Sunderland.Nov 28, 19:34
Sam Allardyce: 'Sunderland patience paid off against Stoke City'
Sunderland manager Sam Allardyce believes that his side were rewarded for their patience after claiming a late win over ten-man Stoke City at the Stadium of Light.Nov 28, 18:43
Patrick van Aanholt praises team effort in win
Sunderland defender Patrick van Aanholt praises his side's effort in their 2-0 win at home against Stoke City.Nov 28, 18:26
The Match
Match Report
Late goals from Patrick van Aanholt and Duncan Watmore give Sunderland a 2-0 victory over 10-man Stoke City in their Premier League clash, as Ryan Shawcross is sent off.
Live Commentary
Relive Sports Mole's live commentary of Sunderland's 2-0 victory over Stoke City in their Premier League clash at the Stadium of Light.
HT Report
Sunderland and Stoke City play out a goalless first 45 minutes in their Premier League clash, as Patrick van Aanholt misses a chance late on with a free kick.
Team News
Sunderland manager Sam Allardyce makes one change for his side's clash with the unchanged Stoke City, as DeAndre Yedlin comes in for the suspended Billy Jones.
Preview
Sports Mole previews the Premier League clash between Sunderland and Stoke City at the Stadium of Light.
Build-up
Stoke City boss Mark Hughes eyeing improvement on last season
Stoke City boss Mark Hughes targets an improvement on his team's ninth-place finish in the Premier League last season in the current campaign following their resurgence.Nov 27, 19:56
Sam Allardyce calls for Sunderland improvement against Stoke City
Sunderland boss Sam Allardyce tells his players that they will have to raise the level of their game to defeat Stoke City.Nov 27, 19:12
Mark Hughes: 'Sam Allardyce can manage big Premier League club'
Sam Allardyce has the capabilities to manage at any level in the Premier League, according to Stoke City boss Mark Hughes.Nov 26, 16:13
Sunderland's Sam Allardyce tells Jermain Defoe he's not guaranteed starting spot
Sunderland boss Sam Allardyce suggests that Jermain Defoe is not guaranteed a starting spot in the team.Nov 26, 13:42
Report: Sunderland's Jermain Defoe fit to face Stoke City
The ankle injury that forced Sunderland striker Jermain Defoe off the pitch against Crystal Palace is not as bad as first feared, according to a report.Nov 24, 15:54
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