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On this day: Portsmouth play first game on European stage
On this day in 2008, Portsmouth marked their debut on the European stage with a 2-0 win over Vitoria de Guimaraes in the UEFA Cup first round.Sep 18, 07:00
Jan Vertonghen: "We had a bit of luck" in win over Sunderland
Tottenham Hotspur defender Jan Vertonghen concedes that his side benefited from a bit of fortune in their 1-0 win over Sunderland at the Stadium of Light.Sep 13, 15:22
Match Analysis: Sunderland 0-1 Tottenham Hotspur
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at Tottenham Hotspur's narrow 1-0 victory over Sunderland at the Stadium of Light.Sep 13, 15:19
Tottenham Hotspur boss Mauricio Pochettino: "We deserved to win"
Tottenham Hotspur boss Mauricio Pochettino believes that his side deserved their 1-0 victory over Sunderland at the Stadium of Light.Sep 13, 15:04
Ryan Mason gets Tottenham Hotspur off the mark with first Premier League win
Ryan Mason scores the only goal of the game to earn Tottenham Hotspur a 1-0 win over a winless Sunderland at the Stadium of Light.Sep 13, 14:23
Half-Time Report: Sunderland, Tottenham Hotspur level at break
Sunderland head into half time level with Tottenham Hotspur despite Jermain Defoe hitting the woodwork in a goalless first half at the Stadium of Light.Sep 13, 13:17
Live Commentary: Sunderland 0-1 Tottenham Hotspur - as it happened
Relive Tottenham Hotspur's 1-0 victory over Sunderland at the Stadium of Light as Ryan Mason's goal hands Spurs their first win of the new season.Sep 13, 11:30
Fantasy Football Advice: Week Five
Sports Mole previews week five of the Premier League from a fantasy football point of view.Sep 11, 08:59
Dick Advocaat: 'Jermain Defoe will not be used as a striker'
Sunderland boss Dick Advocaat claims that Jermain Defoe will not be used as a striker in his 4-3-3 formation.Sep 10, 02:07
Euro 2016: England's striking options
Sports Mole takes a closer look at the striking options available to Roy Hodgson heading into next summer's European Championship in France.Sep 8, 12:05
Jermain Defoe "looking forward" to Tottenham Hotspur clash
Sunderland striker Jermain Defoe admits that he is looking forward to facing former side Tottenham Hotspur after the international break.Sep 6, 11:52
England's biggest away wins
Sports Mole looks back at England's biggest away victories ahead of their Euro 2016 qualifier with San Marino.Sep 5, 13:44
On this day: England stunned by Austria fightback
On this day in 2004, England began their qualification campaign for the 2006 World Cup Finals with a 2-2 draw away in Austria.Sep 4, 07:00
On this day: Peter Crouch, Jermain Defoe doubles sink Andorra
Nine years ago today, Peter Crouch and Jermain Defoe scored braces as England thrashed Andorra in a Euro 2008 qualifier.Sep 2, 07:00
Sunderland hold on against Aston Villa
A second-half goal from Jeremain Lens helps Sunderland to a 2-2 draw against Aston Villa at Villa Park.Aug 29, 15:56
Team News: Adama Traore absent for Aston Villa, Ola Toivonen starts on Sunderland bench
Adama Traore is absent for Aston Villa's match against Sunderland this afternoon with an ankle injury, while newcomer Ola Toivonen starts on the bench for the visitors.Aug 29, 13:33
Jermain Defoe hopeful of England recall
Sunderland striker Jermain Defoe believes that he can force his way back into the England squad with his performances this season.Aug 28, 04:59
Preview:Aston Villa vs. Sunderland
Sports Mole looks ahead to Sunderland's trip to Aston Villa in the Premier League.Aug 27, 14:50
Sunderland's Dick Advocaat 'worried' about defensive errors against Exeter
Sunderland head coach Dick Advocaat admits that he is 'worried' about the team's defensive errors that led to three goals in the Black Cats' eventual win over Exeter.Aug 26, 07:30
Sunderland beat Exeter City in nine-goal thriller
Sunderland survive a scare as they beat Exeter City 6-3 to make it through to the next round of the League Cup.Aug 25, 20:43
Half-Time Report: Exeter City hit back at Sunderland to draw level in six-goal thriller
Jermain Defoe scores twice in the first half but Sunderland remain level with York City.Aug 25, 19:34
Team News: Sunderland make two changes for cup tie
Sebastian Larsson is one of three changes for Sunderland for their League Cup game with Exeter City.Aug 25, 18:17
Premier League 2015-16 in numbers: Week 3
Sports Mole looks back on the third round of Premier League matches with a selection of facts and figures from each of the 10 encounters.Aug 25, 10:29
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Jermain Defoe advertises for personal assistant who can 'create global brand'
Sunderland striker Jermain Defoe advertises for a '24/7' executive personal assistant who can create a "global brand" for the footballer.Aug 24, 14:31
Sunderland's Jack Rodwell: 'We were unlucky not to win'
Sunderland midfielder Jack Rodwell believes that his side were unlucky to only take a point from their Premier League clash against Swansea City.Aug 23, 14:13
Jeremain Lens: 'Sunderland can beat every Premier League team'
Winger Jeremain Lens believes that Sunderland can "beat everybody" in the Premier League.Aug 23, 11:21
Garry Monk: 'We should have been further ahead'
Garry Monk believes that Swansea City missed the chance to kill the game off before Sunderland fought back to earn a 1-1 draw at the Stadium of Light.Aug 22, 21:01
Sunderland striker Jermain Defoe satisfied by draw with Swansea City
Jermain Defoe hopes that Sunderland can push on following their 1-1 draw with Swansea City in the Premier League.Aug 22, 17:53
Player Ratings: Sunderland 1-1 Swansea City
Sports Mole rates the best and worst players from the Premier League match between Sunderland and Swansea City.Aug 22, 17:29
Match Analysis: Sunderland 1-1 Swansea City
Sports Mole analyses the Premier League match between Sunderland and Swansea City at the Stadium of Light.Aug 22, 16:36
Jermain Defoe secures Sunderland a point against Swansea City
Jermain Defoe cancels out Bafetimbi Gomis's strike as Sunderland draw at home to Swansea City.Aug 22, 15:55
Half-Time Report: Bafetimbi Gomis heaps misery on Sunderland
Bafetimbi Gomis scores as Swansea City lead away at Sunderland at half time in the Premier League.Aug 22, 14:52
Live Commentary: Sunderland 1-1 Swansea City - as it happened
Sports Mole brings you live text commentary of the Premier League match between Sunderland and Swansea City at the Stadium of Light.Aug 22, 13:00
Sunderland boss Dick Advocaat: "Every player is for sale"
Sunderland boss Dick Advocaat reveals that he will accept offers for any member of his squad if they wish to leave the club before the end of the transfer window.Aug 22, 01:14
Bournemouth 'launch official bid for Crystal Palace striker Glenn Murray'
Bournemouth reportedly launch an official bid for Crystal Palace striker Glenn Murray.Aug 21, 13:41
Jermain Defoe: 'I need to play up front'
Jermain Defoe believes that he can lead Sunderland away from trouble if he is trusted to play a central role in attack.Aug 21, 04:00
Preview:Sunderland vs. Swansea City
Sports Mole looks ahead to this weekend's Premier League match between Sunderland and Swansea City.Aug 20, 22:08
Preview:West Ham United vs. Bournemouth
Sports Mole checks on the preparations of both sides ahead of Saturday's Premier League clash between West Ham United and Bournemouth.Aug 20, 16:22
Bournemouth boss Eddie Howe denies interest in Sunderland's Jermain Defoe
Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe rubbishes speculation linking the club with a move for Sunderland striker Jermain Defoe.Aug 20, 14:05
Report: Jermain Defoe wants to leave Sunderland, Bournemouth to make move
Bournemouth are reportedly keen on Sunderland striker Jermain Defoe as the 32-year-old is said to be looking for a way out of the Stadium of Light.Aug 16, 12:51
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