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/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F18%2Ffernando-llorente_1.jpg "Fernando Llorente celebrates scoring during the Premier League game between Swansea City and Everton on May 6, 2017")
Team News: Swansea City unchanged for Sunderland trip
Swansea City are unchanged as they visit Sunderland in a vital relegation encounter.May 13, 13:05
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F17%2Fdavid-moyes.jpg "David Moyes looks dejected during the Premier League game between Middlesbrough and Sunderland on April 26, 2017")
Live Commentary: Sunderland 0-2 Swansea City - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live text coverage of Swansea City's 2-0 win over Sunderland, as the Swans moved to within touching distance of top-flight safety.May 13, 13:00
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F44%2Ffootball-general.JPG "A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016")
Jack Rodwell to avoid Sunderland wage-cut?
Sunderland midfielder Jack Rodwell will reportedly avoid a wage cut, despite the club's relegation to the Championship.May 13, 10:25
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F16%2Fjermain-defoe-sunderland_1.JPG "Sunderland's Jermain Defoe during the Premier League match against Everton on February 25, 2017")
David Moyes surprised by Jermain Defoe contract clause
Sunderland manager David Moyes admits that he is surprised that Jermain Defoe has a relegation clause in his Black Cats contract.May 12, 13:21
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F17%2Fdavid-moyes-sunderland.jpg "Sunderland manager David Moyes during the Premier League match against Bournemouth on April 29, 2017")
David Moyes: 'Sunderland will be Championship's biggest club'
David Moyes admits that Sunderland's wage bill "will be a problem" next season, but is hopeful that the club's stature will be enough to bring big names on board.May 11, 17:19
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F47%2Fleroy-fer.jpg "Leroy Fer in action for Swansea City on October 1, 2016")
Swansea City's Leroy Fer: 'We must focus on our job, not relegation rivals'
Swansea City midfielder Leroy Fer insists that the team must not let themselves get distracted by their rivals' results in the relegation battle.May 10, 11:00
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F41%2Fjordan-pickford.JPG "Sunderland goalkeeper Jordan Pickford in action during his side's Premier League clash with Southampton at St Mary's on August 27, 2016")
David Moyes urges Jordan Pickford to stay at Sunderland
Sunderland manager David Moyes warns goalkeeper Jordan Pickford against leaving the club this summer if he is not guaranteed first-team football elsewhere.May 8, 14:24
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F41%2Fjordan-pickford_1.JPG "Sunderland goalkeeper Jordan Pickford in action during his side's Premier League clash with Southampton at St Mary's on August 27, 2016")
Six Premier League clubs hold interest in Sunderland goalkeeper Jordan Pickford?
Six Premier League clubs are reportedly interested in signing Sunderland goalkeeper Jordan Pickford ahead of next season.May 8, 10:57
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F52%2Flamine-kone.jpg "Lamine Kone in action for Sunderland on August 13, 2016")
West Bromwich Albion 'join race for Lamine Kone'
West Bromwich Albion are reportedly the latest side to declare an interest in Sunderland's Lamine Kone, who has previously been linked to Crystal Palace and West Ham.May 7, 20:00
David Moyes: 'We played with pride'
Sunderland manager David Moyes says that he is pleased with his side's performance after they earned their first win in 11 attempts.May 6, 16:42
Jermain Defoe admits 'frustration' after win
Sunderland striker Jermain Defoe admits his 'frustration' at seeing his side finally secure a win, one week on from their relegation.May 6, 16:24
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F17%2Fmarco-silva-hull-city.JPG "Hull City manager Marco Silva during the Premier League match against Southampton on April 29, 2017")
Team News: One change for Hull City against Sunderland
Marco Silva makes one change to his Hull City lineup for the visit of Sunderland this afternoon.May 6, 13:04
Live Commentary: Hull City 0-2 Sunderland - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live text coverage of Sunderland's 2-0 win against Hull City, as the Tigers fell to a first home loss since Boxing Day.May 6, 13:00
Everton favourites to sign Sunderland goalkeeper Jordan Pickford?
Everton reportedly emerge as favourites to sign Sunderland goalkeeper Jordan Pickford in the summer.May 5, 17:57
David Moyes concedes that Jermain Defoe could leave
David Moyes admits that losing Jermain Defoe this summer "is possible", but plays down suggestions that the club will cash in on young keeper Jordan Pickford.May 5, 12:41
David Moyes to stay on as Sunderland manager
David Moyes confirms that he will stay on as Sunderland manager next season, despite the club's relegation from the Premier League.May 5, 09:39
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F15%2Fdavid-moyes-sunderland.JPG "Sunderland manager David Moyes at the Premier League match against Manchester United on April 9, 2017")
David Moyes 'to overhaul Sunderland squad'
Sunderland boss David Moyes reportedly tells Black Cats chairman Ellis Short that he wants "an entirely new team" for the 2017-18 Championship season.May 4, 14:30
David Moyes given extra time to respond to Football Association charge
David Moyes is given until next Wednesday to respond to his Football Association charge in relation to a post-match comment made to BBC reporter Vicki Sparks.May 3, 13:15
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F08%2Fdavid-moyes.jpg "David Moyes watches on during the Premier League game between Everton and Sunderland on February 25, 2017")
David Moyes considering Sunderland exit?
Manager David Moyes is reportedly considering an exit from Sunderland before the end of the season.May 3, 09:40
Patrick van Aanholt "sorry" for relegated Sunderland
Crystal Palace full-back Patrick van Aanholt expresses sympathy for former club Sunderland following their relegation from the Premier League.May 2, 20:53
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F44%2Faitor-karanka_1.JPG "Middlesbrough manager Aitor Karanka looks on prior to his side's Premier League clash with Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium on November 5, 2016")
Sunderland to appoint Aitor Karanka if David Moyes leaves?
Sunderland will reportedly consider appointing former Middlesbrough boss Aitor Karanka if David Moyes leaves the club this summer.May 2, 11:07
Ellis Short "truly sorry" for Sunderland relegation
Sunderland chairman Ellis Short says sorry to the club's fans for their relegation from the Premier League, accepting that "mistakes have been made" during his ownership.Apr 29, 20:22
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F39%2Fdavid-moyes.JPG "Sunderland manager David Moyes takes to the touchline before the English Premier League match between Sunderland and Everton at the Stadium of Light on September 12, 2016")
David Moyes: 'Questions on my future at Sunderland not for now'
David Moyes believes that questions over his future at Sunderland are for "a week or two down the line" after the Black Cats were relegated by Bournemouth on Saturday.Apr 29, 16:47
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F17%2Fjoshua-king-bournemouth.jpg "Joshua King scores for Bournemouth against Sunderland on April 29, 2017")
Late Bournemouth goal sends Sunderland tumbling out of Premier League
Sunderland are relegated from the Premier League following a 1-0 defeat to Bournemouth in Saturday's Premier League clash at the Stadium of Light.Apr 29, 15:53
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F10%2Fmark-hughes-stoke-city.jpg "Mark Hughes 'smiles' before the match between Manchester City and Stoke City on March 8, 2017")
Live Commentary: Stoke City 0-0 West Ham United - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's coverage as Stoke City play out a goalless draw with West Ham United at the bet365 Stadium in the Premier League.Apr 29, 13:00
Wilfried Zaha: 'Manchester United criticism hurt'
Crystal Palace winger Wilfried Zaha reveals that his mental strength was key to getting him through the frustration of not being given a chance to impress at Man United.Apr 29, 10:19
David Moyes: 'No decision on Sunderland future until summer'
Sunderland manager David Moyes says that no decision will be made on his future until the end of the season.Apr 28, 17:26
David Moyes: 'Sunderland have forgotten how to win'
Sunderland manager David Moyes admits that his side have "forgotten how to win" ahead of a weekend which could see their relegation from the Premier League confirmed.Apr 28, 14:58
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F15%2Feddie-howe.jpg "Eddie Howe watches on during the Premier League game between Tottenham Hotspur and Bournemouth on April 15, 2017")
Eddie Howe: 'No sympathy for Sunderland manager David Moyes'
Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe insists that there is no room for sympathy for opposite number David Moyes ahead of his side's clash with bottom-of-the-table Sunderland.Apr 28, 14:47
David Moyes happy with Sunderland display at Riverside
Sunderland manager David Moyes attempts to take positives away from his side's 1-0 defeat to North-East rivals Middlesbrough, claiming that the Black Cats "played well".Apr 26, 21:43
Sunderland boss David Moyes charged by FA over 'slap' comments to female journalist
Sunderland boss David Moyes is charged by the FA over 'slap' comments made to a female BBC journalist.Apr 26, 09:03
Duncan Watmore suffers fresh injury setback
Sunderland manager David Moyes reveals that Duncan Watmore could require a second operation on his injured knee after suffering a setback in his recovery.Apr 25, 13:39
David Moyes "confident" of beating Middlesbrough
Sunderland boss David Moyes talks up the importance of Wednesday's clash with fellow strugglers Middlesbrough, but insists that his side are "confident" of success.Apr 25, 13:09
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F15%2Fjose-mourinho-manchester-united.JPG "Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho on the touchline ahead of the Premier League match against Sunderland on April 9, 2017")
What Manchester United will gain by winning the Europa League
Manchester United will win the Europa League for the first time if they can beat Ajax, but there are far greater rewards on offer for the Premier League club.Apr 24, 07:43
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F46%2Fadnan-januzaj_1.JPG "Sunderland midfielder Adnan Januzaj in action during his side's Premier League clash with Everton at the Stadium of Light on September 12, 2016")
Report: Adnan Januzaj wants Premier League stay
Adnan Januzaj is reportedly eager to remain in England and sign for another Premier League club if Manchester United let him go in the summer.Apr 17, 10:06
David Moyes shrugs off fan unrest following West Ham United draw
Sunderland manager David Moyes admits that he is aware of the fans' unrest but insists that he still believes in his ability to steer the club to safety this season.Apr 15, 18:43
Fabio Borini salvages point for struggling Sunderland
Fabio Borini scores a stoppage-time equaliser to rescue a rare point for bottom-of-the-table Sunderland against West Ham United.Apr 15, 15:58
Team News: Two changes for West Ham United against Sunderland
Slaven Bilic makes two enforced changes for West Ham United's trip to Sunderland this afternoon.Apr 15, 13:04
David Moyes "hurting" due to Sunderland woes
David Moyes admits that he is "hurting" at seeing Sunderland on the brink of Premier League relegation, but refuses to lay any blame on his players.Apr 14, 15:30
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F41%2Fslaven-bilic_2.jpg "West Ham manager Slaven Bilic during the EFL Cup (3rd Round) match between West Ham United and Accrington Stanley at the London Stadium on September 21, 2016")
Slaven Bilic: 'Sunderland game vital for West Ham United'
Slaven Bilic claims that Saturday's Premier League meeting with bottom-placed Sunderland will be "extremely hard" for West Ham United.Apr 13, 10:06
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