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Tony Pulis: 'James McClean must be careful'
West Bromwich Albion Tony Pulis admits that James McClean needs to be "careful" after the winger avoided an FA charge for celebrating in front of Sunderland fans last week.Oct 23, 11:03
Sebastian Larsson: 'Sunderland still have belief despite winless start'
Sunderland's Sebastian Larsson believes that his side are more than capable of avoiding relegation from the Premier League despite their winless start to the season.Oct 19, 17:55
West Bromwich Albion winger James McClean escapes Football Association charge
West Bromwich Albion winger James McClean avoids a charge by the Football Association after goading Sunderland fans at the end of his side's 1-0 win at The Hawthorns.Oct 19, 17:07
West Bromwich Albion boss Tony Pulis: 'Win more important than display'
West Bromwich Albion boss Tony Pulis believes that it was more important for his side to beat Sunderland rather than worry about the quality of their performance.Oct 18, 07:23
Sunderland boss Sam Allardyce: 'Referee cost us a point'
Sunderland boss Sam Allardyce believes that his side were denied a point against West Bromwich Albion by a poor decision from referee Martin Atkinson.Oct 18, 07:13
West Bromwich Albion manager Tony Pulis: James McClean "not the sharpest"
Tony Pulis states that James McClean is "not the sharpest" after the Republic of Ireland international was involved in a post-match fracas with Sunderland players.Oct 17, 19:10
The Match
Match Report
Sam Allardyce loses his first game as Sunderland manager after Costel Pantilimon's blunder gifts Saido Berahino the winner at The Hawthorns.
Live Commentary
Relive Saturday's Premier League match at The Hawthorns as Sam Allardyce suffered a narrow defeat in his first game in charge of Sunderland.
HT Report
Sunderland go into half time level with West Brom as both sides fail to break the deadlock.
Team News
Sam Allardyce makes three changes for his first game in charge of Sunderland at The Hawthorns.
Preview
Sports Mole previews the Premier League clash between West Bromwich Albion and Sunderland.
Build-up
Sam Allardyce: Every game is "enormous"
Sunderland manager Sam Allardyce insists that every game during the early part of his time at the Stadium of Light is "enormous".Oct 17, 10:07
West Bromwich Albion's Chris Brunt expecting tough Sunderland challenge
West Bromwich Albion midfielder Chris Brunt insists that his side have to take the game to Sunderland in their Premier League clash at The Hawthorns.Oct 16, 21:18
Sunderland defender Billy Jones: 'Sam Allardyce has given us belief'
Sunderland defender Billy Jones reveals that new manager Sam Allardyce has given the players at the club belief that they can remain in the Premier League this season.Oct 16, 18:33
Tony Pulis: 'Sam Allardyce is underrated'
West Bromwich Albion boss Tony Pulis praises the ability of Sunderland manager Sam Allardyce ahead of the two sides meeting this weekend.Oct 14, 09:27
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