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/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 backed following "wholly unacceptable" comments
Sunderland condemn the "slap" comments made by manager David Moyes to a BBC reporter last month, but publicly back the Scotsman to remain in charge.Apr 4, 13:53
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F14%2Farsene-wenger-arsenal_2.jpg "Arsene Wenger reacts during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Manchester City on April 2, 2017")
Preview:Arsenal vs. West Ham United
Sports Mole previews Wednesday evening's Premier League fixture between Arsenal and West Ham United at the Emirates Stadium.Apr 3, 17:26
Football Association to quiz David Moyes, Sunderland over "slap" comment
The Football Association will quiz both David Moyes and Sunderland after the Black Cats boss told a female reporter that she "might get a slap".Apr 3, 15:29
/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")
Preview:Manchester United vs. Everton
Sports Mole previews Tuesday evening's Premier League meeting between Manchester United and Everton at Old Trafford.Apr 3, 15:16
/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")
David Moyes: 'Adnan Januzaj can silence boo boys'
Sunderland boss David Moyes calls on Belgian international Adnan Januzaj to silence the boo boys at the Stadium of Light.Apr 3, 13:48
David Moyes: 'Sunderland must beat Leicester City'
Sunderland manager David Moyes admits that his side's midweek clash with Leicester City is a must-win game for the relegation-threatened Black Cats.Apr 2, 13:49
David Moyes: "We will keep going"
Sunderland manager David Moyes insists that his side can still avoid relegation from the Premier League.Apr 1, 17:02
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F52%2Fwalter-mazzarri.JPG "Watford manager Walter Mazzarri has been in trapped that lamp so long, he's bent out of all recognition")
Team News: Four changes for Watford against Sunderland
Walter Mazzarri makes four changes to his Watford side as they host Sunderland this afternoon.Apr 1, 13:07
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F50%2Fwalter-mazzarri.jpg "Walter Mazzarri watches on during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Watford on December 14, 2016")
Walter Mazzarri: 'Watford will not underestimate Sunderland'
Watford manager Walter Mazzarri insists that his side will "give everything" to beat bottom-of-the-table Sunderland when they welcome the Black Cats to Vicarage Road.Mar 31, 18:01
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F12%2Fjermain-defoe-eric-dier-adam-lallana.jpg "Jermain Defoe celebrates scoring with Eric Dier and Adam Lallana during the World Cup qualifier between England and Lithuania on March 26, 2017")
David Moyes pays tribute to super-fit Jermain Defoe
Sunderland boss David Moyes hails Jermain Defoe after the 34-year-old made a scoring return to the England team last weekend.Mar 31, 11:42
David Moyes: 'Sunderland fans don't want change of manager'
Sunderland manager David Moyes insists that the club needs stability and claims that the fans do not want to see him sacked despite their perilous league position.Mar 30, 18:03
Jermain Defoe has relegation release clause in Sunderland contract
Sunderland striker Jermain Defoe will be free to leave the club should they suffer relegation from the Premier League due to a clause in his contract.Mar 30, 17:43
Darren Fletcher: 'Manchester United were wrong to sell Danny Welbeck'
Former Manchester United midfielder Darren Fletcher admits that it was a "sad day" when Louis van Gaal sold Danny Welbeck to Premier League rivals Arsenal in 2014.Mar 30, 16:29
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F41%2Fdarren-fletcher.jpg "West Bromwich Albion captain Darren Fletcher in action during the Premier League match against Middlesbrough at The Hawthorns on August 28, 2016")
Darren Fletcher: 'I regret leaving Manchester United'
West Bromwich Albion captain Darren Fletcher admits that he regrets leaving Manchester United, but says that he did so in search of more regular first-team football.Mar 30, 16:21
Report: David Moyes has full backing of Sunderland board
David Moyes will reportedly not be sacked by Sunderland during the two-week international break, as he is still being backed to turn around the club's fortunes.Mar 20, 22:25
Jermain Defoe casts doubt on Sunderland future
Jermain Defoe admits that he might have to leave Sunderland at the end of the season if the Black Cats are relegated from the Premier League.Mar 20, 18:55
Team News: Two Sunderland changes ahead of Burnley clash
Sunderland boss David Moyes makes two changes against an unchanged Burnley ahead of Saturday's Premier League clash at the Stadium of Light.Mar 18, 14:22
Jan Kirchhoff to miss a further four weeks after injury setback
Sunderland manager David Moyes reveals that Jan Kirchhoff will be sidelined for at least four more weeks after suffering a setback in his recovery from a knee injury.Mar 17, 17:34
David Moyes: 'England recall will boost Jermain Defoe'
Sunderland manager David Moyes is hopeful that Jermain Defoe's recall to the England squad after a four-year absence will give his whole team a lift.Mar 17, 16:40
Gary Neville pleased with Manchester United progress
Manchester United are heading in the right direction under Jose Mourinho, insists former Red Devils captain Gary Neville.Mar 13, 10:34
David Moyes issues rallying call to Sunderland
Sunderland manager David Moyes issues a rallying call to his side as they bid to once again launch a late-season run of form to avoid relegation.Mar 9, 19:15
Sunderland defender Michael Ledger sent out on loan
Young defender Michael Ledger swaps Sunderland for Viking FK until the end of June, potentially bringing an end to his career at the Stadium of Light.Mar 8, 15:21
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F02%2Fmarouane-fellaini.jpg "Manchester United speedster Marouane Fellaini in full flight during the FA Cup third round clash with Reading at Old Trafford on January 7, 2017")
Marouane Fellaini not ready to quit Manchester United for China
Manchester United midfielder Marouane Fellaini says that making a switch to the Chinese Super League "is not a priority" at this stage of his career.Mar 8, 14:46
David Moyes: 'Sunderland are not panicking'
Sunderland manager David Moyes insists that he is not at panic stations yet despite seeing his side fall to their 18th Premier League defeat of the season.Mar 5, 18:40
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F09%2Fsergio-aguero-leroy-sane.jpg "Sergio Aguero celebrates with Leroy Sane after scoring a penalty during the FA Cup replay between Manchester City and Huddersfield Town on March 1, 2017")
Sergio Aguero, Leroy Sane on target in Manchester City win over Sunderland
Manchester City move into third place in the Premier League table with a 2-0 victory over Sunderland at the Stadium of Light.Mar 5, 17:52
/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")
Team News: Sunderland unchanged against Manchester City
Sunderland name an unchanged starting XI ahead of Sunday's Premier League home fixture against Manchester City.Mar 5, 15:10
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F50%2Fpep-guardiola.jpg "Pep Guardiola watches on during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Watford on December 14, 2016")
Live Commentary: Sunderland 0-2 Manchester City - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live coverage of Manchester City's 2-0 victory over Sunderland in the Premier League.Mar 5, 15:00
David Moyes: 'We need points against top six clubs to beat relegation'
Sunderland boss David Moyes says that his side will need points against some of the Premier League's top-six clubs in order to avoid relegation this season.Mar 5, 10:48
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F50%2Fjohn-stones_2.jpg "John Stones in action for Manchester City on September 10, 2016")
David Moyes: 'John Stones will become a top defender'
David Moyes believes that Manchester City defender John Stones will 'develop his defensive instincts with time' and go on to emulate Rio Ferdinand at the back.Mar 4, 12:05
Preview:Sunderland vs. Manchester City
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Premier League clash between Sunderland and Manchester City at the Stadium of Light.Mar 3, 14:50
David Moyes: 'Sunderland could do with Jan Kirchhoff'
David Moyes believes that getting Jan Kirchhoff back into the first-team fold is "important" for Sunderland, with the midfielder closing in on a return to action.Mar 2, 20:35
David Moyes eyes 10 Premier League wins for survival
Sunderland manager David Moyes targets 10 Premier League wins for the season in order to avoid relegation, despite only managing five in 26 outings so far.Feb 28, 15:13
Former Chelsea goalkeeper Marco Amelia completes move to Vicenza
Italian goalkeeper Marco Amelia signs for Serie B side Vicenza on a free transfer, over eight months after he was released by Chelsea.Feb 27, 15:40
David Moyes: 'Sunderland lacking quality'
Sunderland manager David Moyes admits that there was a gulf in class between his side and Everton during their 2-0 defeat at Goodison Park.Feb 25, 18:54
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F39%2Fromelu-lukaku-ronald-koeman.jpg "Everton striker Romelu Lukaku celebrates with manager Ronald Koeman after scoring the opening goal in his side's 1-1 draw with Crystal Palace at Goodison Park on September 30, 2016")
Everton beat Sunderland to extend unbeaten run in Premier League
Everton extend their unbeaten run in the Premier League to nine games with a 2-0 victory over Sunderland at Goodison Park.Feb 25, 16:54
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F43%2Fromelu-lukaku.JPG "Romelu Lukaku gets fantasy points galore, especially as captain, after scoring the opening goal in his side's Premier League clash with West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016")
Team News: Romelu Lukaku starts for Everton against Sunderland
Record-chasing Everton striker Romelu Lukaku overcomes a calf injury to start in his side's Premier League clash with Sunderland.Feb 25, 14:09
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F08%2Fdidier-ndong-morgan-schneiderlin.jpg "Didier Ndong and Morgan Schneiderlin in action during the Premier League game between Everton and Sunderland on February 25, 2017")
Live Commentary: Everton 2-0 Sunderland - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live coverage of Everton's 2-0 victory over Sunderland in the Premier League.Feb 25, 14:00
David Moyes: 'Disappointing day for managers'
Sunderland manager David Moyes laments "a disappointing day for managers all around the world" following Leicester City's decision to sack Claudio Ranieri.Feb 24, 10:33
Sunderland staff 'at risk of losing jobs with redundancies on the way'
Sunderland staff members are reportedly in danger of losing their jobs as part of the club's cost-cutting measures.Feb 22, 12:14
Ryan Giggs: 'Too many foreign coaches in English game'
Ryan Giggs believes that British coaches are struggling to break into management in England because there are too many foreign coaches on these shores.Feb 21, 20:06
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