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West Ham United produce a impressive first-half showing to boost their survival hopes with a 3-1 success against Sunderland at the London Stadium.
Next Game: Sunderland vs. Burnley - Monday, February 2 at 8pm in Premier League
| Current League Standings | P | GD | PTS | |
| 12 | Newcastle United | 20 | 3 | 29 |
| 13 | Sunderland | 21 | -3 | 29 |
| 14 | Crystal Palace | 20 | 1 | 28 |
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Sports Mole provides everything you need to know about how to watch Monday's Premier League clash between Sunderland and Burnley.11:40
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Sports Mole rounds up all of the injury news, team news, absentees and doubts for every club ahead of gameweek 24 of the 2025-26 Premier League season.Jan 28, 17:23
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Sports Mole rounds up the newest transfer news and rumours today, including Fulham's striker offer, Adama Traore's U-turn and the latest on Lucas Paqueta's West Ham United future.Jan 25, 10:00
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West Ham 3-1 Sunderland: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Jarrod Bowen sets club record in long-awaited home league win
West Ham United produce a impressive first-half showing to boost their survival hopes with a 3-1 success against Sunderland at the London Stadium.Jan 24, 14:32
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Team News: West Ham vs. Sunderland injury, suspension lists, predicted XIs
Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest injury and suspension news ahead of Saturday's Premier League match between West Ham United and Sunderland.Jan 23, 12:30
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Leeds United, Sunderland suffer 'brutal striker rejection' following current club fallout
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Sports Mole takes on Solar Eyes vocalist/guitarist Glenn Smyth for a Premier League predictions challenge in gameweek 23 of the 2025-26 campaign.Jan 22, 17:51
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