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Sofiane Boufal fires Southampton into League Cup quarter-finals
Sofiane Boufal scores the only goal of the game as Southampton see off Sunderland in the League Cup.Oct 26, 20:39
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F40%2Fjoe-allen.jpg "Stoke City midfielder Joe Allen runs with the ball during the Premier League clash with Tottenham Hotspur on September 10, 2016")
Joe Allen double gives Stoke City first win
A brace from Joe Allen gives Stoke City their first win of the Premier League season over struggling Sunderland.Oct 15, 16:07
/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")
Jermain Defoe hails strong team spirit in Sunderland camp
Jermain Defoe denies suggestions that bad team spirit could be behind Sunderland's slow start to the season, insisting the "spirit here has always been good".Oct 12, 20:33
Sunderland held by West Bromwich Albion to remain winless in Premier League
Sunderland peg West Bromwich Albion back late on at the Stadium of Light to earn a 1-1 draw, but are still without a win in the Premier League this term.Oct 1, 16:02
David Moyes blames players for defeat to Crystal Palace
Sunderland manager David Moyes criticises his players for their inability to see things through when leading 2-0 against Crystal Palace with 30 minutes to play.Sep 25, 09:52
Christian Benteke heads late winner for Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace come from two goals behind to beat Sunderland 3-2 in Saturday afternoon's Premier League clash at the Stadium of Light.Sep 24, 16:20
Team News: Scott Dann out for Crystal Palace
Alan Pardew makes two changes for Crystal Palace's clash against Sunderland this afternoon.Sep 24, 13:10
Harry Kane goal earns Tottenham Hotspur win over Sunderland
Tottenham Hotspur continue their unbeaten start to the Premier League season with a 1-0 victory over Sunderland.Sep 18, 17:25
Live Commentary: Tottenham Hotspur 1-0 Sunderland - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live coverage of Tottenham Hotspur's 1-0 victory over Sunderland in the Premier League.Sep 18, 14:30
Romelu Lukaku nets hat-trick in Everton win
Romelu Lukaku scores a hat-trick as Everton record a 3-0 win over Sunderland in Monday night's Premier League clash at the Stadium of Light.Sep 12, 20:50
Half-Time Report: Sunderland, Everton goalless at break
Sunderland and Everton are goalless at the interval of Monday's Premier League clash at the Stadium of Light.Sep 12, 19:46
Victor Anichebe excited to link up with Jermain Defoe at Sunderland
Victor Anichebe says that he is looking forward to linking up with Sunderland striker Jermain Defoe this season.Sep 3, 13:44
David Moyes: 'Sunderland tried for new striker in transfer window'
Sunderland manager David Moyes admits that he was frustrated in his attempts to sign a new striker during the summer transfer window.Sep 1, 20:02
Report: Fabio Borini facing three-month absence
A report claims that Sunderland striker Fabio Borini will miss the next three months of the season after suffering a groin injury last weekend.Sep 1, 16:08
Michail Antonio "overwhelmed" by England call-up
West Ham United winger Michail Antonio admits that he is "overwhelmed" by his inclusion in Sam Allardyce's first England squad.Aug 28, 19:10
Michail Antonio included in Sam Allardyce's first England squad
England boss Sam Allardyce names his first squad as manager, handing a debut call-up to West Ham United winger Michail Antonio.Aug 28, 18:34
David Moyes back Jermain Defoe for England recall
Sunderland boss David Moyes backs Jermain Defoe to earn a first England recall since 2013 when Sam Allardyce names his first squad as manager of the national team.Aug 27, 22:07
Jay Rodriguez denies Sunderland with late equaliser
A late equaliser from Jay Rodriguez earns Southampton a 1-1 draw with Sunderland in their Premier League fixture at St Mary's.Aug 27, 15:54
Live Commentary: Southampton 1-1 Sunderland - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live coverage of the 1-1 draw in the Premier League between Southampton and Sunderland.Aug 27, 13:00
Preview:Southampton vs. Sunderland
Sports Mole previews the Premier League clash at St Mary's between Southampton and Sunderland.Aug 25, 14:36
Cristhian Stuani hits brace in Middlesbrough win
Middlesbrough continue their unbeaten start to the new Premier League season with a 2-1 win over Sunderland at the Stadium of Light.Aug 21, 14:23
Aitor Karanka: 'We must keep Jermain Defoe quiet'
Middlesbrough head coach Aitor Karanka admits that he is wary of the threat posed by Sunderland striker Jermain Defoe.Aug 20, 11:38
Preview:Stoke City vs. Manchester City
Sports Mole previews Saturday's lunchtime Premier League kickoff between Stoke City and Manchester City.Aug 18, 14:05
Preview:Sunderland vs. Middlesbrough
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Premier League clash between Sunderland and Middlesbrough in the Tees-Wear derby.Aug 18, 14:00
Jermain Defoe hopes to be given England nod under Sam Allardyce
Jermain Defoe believes that he still has a shot of earning a place in the England squad after hitting the ground running with a goal against Manchester City on Saturday.Aug 15, 12:40
David Moyes "disappointed" by Manchester City defeat
Sunderland manager David Moyes says that he is "disappointed" by his side's late defeat at the hands of Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium.Aug 13, 19:04
Wilfredo Caballero 'surprised' to oust Joe Hart in Manchester City side
Manchester City goalkeeper Wilfredo Caballero admits that he was surprised to be chosen ahead of Joe Hart for the Premier League opener against Sunderland.Aug 13, 18:56
John Stones: 'Plenty to work on for Manchester City'
Man City debutant John Stones admits that his side have a lot to work on having only scraped past Sunderland in their opening match of the new Premier League season.Aug 13, 18:49
Manchester City survive Sunderland scare in Pep Guardiola's first game
Manchester City need an 87th-minute own goal from Paddy McNair to rescue a 2-1 win over Sunderland in Pep Guardiola's first competitive match in charge of the club.Aug 13, 18:23
Team News: John Stones, Nolito start, Joe Hart dropped
John Stones and Nolito start for Manchester City against Sunderland while Joe Hart drops to the bench.Aug 13, 15:32
Live Commentary: Manchester City 2-1 Sunderland - as it happened
Relive Manchester City's 2-1 win over Sunderland as Pep Guardiola begins his reign with a narrow victory at the Etihad Stadium.Aug 13, 15:29
New England boss Sam Allardyce slams misconceptions of his style of play
New England manager Sam Allardyce hits back at claims that he only implements long-ball football.Jul 25, 10:42
England-bound Sam Allardyce oversees Sunderland win against Hartlepool United
Sam Allardyce watches Sunderland ease past Hartlepool United as reports suggest that he will be named as the new England boss on Thursday.Jul 20, 20:23
Jermain Defoe targets fast start for Sunderland
Jermain Defoe says that Sunderland need to work hard during pre-season in order to 'fly out of the blocks' in the Premier League.Jul 16, 11:57
Sunderland goalkeeper Vito Mannone pens new two-year deal at Stadium of Light
Sunderland goalkeeper Vito Mannone puts pen to paper on a new two-year contract at the Stadium of Light until 2018.Jul 4, 17:55
Jermain Defoe backs Sunderland boss Sam Allardyce to become England manager
Jermain Defoe backs his Sunderland manager Sam Allardyce to be a contender for the England job following Roy Hodgson's departure.Jun 29, 08:42
Sunderland release Steven Fletcher, Wes Brown
Sunderland confirm that Steven Fletcher, Wes Brown, Danny Graham and Steve Harper will all leave the club at the end of their contracts this summer.Jun 10, 12:07
Jermain Defoe signs three-year Sunderland extension
Jermain Defoe signs a new three-year Sunderland deal that will keep him at the club until 2019.Jun 9, 15:11
England beat Rest of World team in Soccer Aid clash
Sunderland striker Jermain Defoe scores twice in Sunday night's Soccer Aid event at Old Trafford as an England XI beat a Rest of the World XI 3-2.Jun 5, 20:52
Paul Ince: 'England should have picked Jermain Defoe over Marcus Rashford'
Former England mainstay Paul Ince believes that Jermain Defoe should have been picked for the Three Lions' Euro 2016 squad instead of Marcus Rashford.Jun 5, 16:05
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