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Tim Krul plays down Jermain Defoe incident
Newcastle goalkeeper Tim Krul defends himself after congratulating Sunderland striker Jermain Defoe for the goal that settled the Wear-Tyne derby.Apr 5, 18:38
Player Ratings: Sunderland 1-0 Newcastle United
Sports Mole rates the performances of those involved in Sunderland's 1-0 win at home to local rivals Newcastle United.Apr 5, 18:01
John Carver blasts "abysmal" Newcastle United after Wear-Tyne derby defeat
Newcastle United manager John Carver launches into scathing criticism of his players following their 1-0 defeat away at bitter rivals Sunderland on Easter Sunday.Apr 5, 18:00
Dick Advocaat: 'Jermain Defoe volley should have counted for two goals'
Sunderland manager Dick Advocaat jokingly claims that Jermain Defoe's match-winning strike in Easter Sunday's Wear-Tyne derby should have counted for two goals.Apr 5, 17:49
Jermain Defoe: 'Wear-Tyne derby winner one of my best goals'
Sunderland striker Jermain Defoe describes his goal in Easter Sunday's 1-0 derby win against Newcastle United as 'one of the best' goals that he has ever scored.Apr 5, 17:40
Match Analysis: Sunderland 1-0 Newcastle United
Sports Mole takes a closer look at Sunderland's vital 1-0 win at home to local rivals Newcastle.Apr 5, 17:22
Sunderland secure Wear-Tyne derby bragging rights with Jermain Defoe stunner
Sunderland triumph in the Wear-Tyne derby as Jermain Defoe's first-half volley gives the Black Cats a 1-0 victory over Newcastle United at the Stadium of Light.Apr 5, 16:53
Half-Time Report: Jermain Defoe volley gives dominant Sunderland the lead in Wear-Tyne derby
Sunderland lead Newcastle United 1-0 at the break of the Wear-Tyne derby at the Stadium of Light, thanks to Jermain Defoe's goal on the stroke of half time.Apr 5, 15:49
Live Commentary: Sunderland 1-0 Newcastle United - as it happened
Take a look back at Sunderland's 1-0 win at home to Newcastle in the Premier League with Sports Mole's minute-by-minute report.Apr 5, 14:00
Preview:Sunderland vs. Newcastle United
Sports Mole previews the Tyne-Wear derby between Sunderland and Newcastle United at the Stadium of Light.Apr 3, 18:22
Sunderland's Jermain Defoe: 'Pressure is on Newcastle United to win'
Sunderland striker Jermain Defoe believes that the pressure is on Newcastle United to win Sunday's Wear-Tyne derby due to their recent poor record.Apr 3, 08:24
Jermain Defoe excited for derby clash with Newcastle United next week
Jermain Defoe tells Sunderland fans to get behind the team in the Tyne-Wear derby next week.Mar 26, 05:34
Match Analysis: West Ham United 1-0 Sunderland
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at West Ham's late 1-0 victory over Sunderland in Dick Advocaat's first match in charge of the Black Cats.Mar 21, 20:15
Late Diafra Sakho goal gives West Ham United Premier League win over Sunderland
Diafra Sakho scores an 88th-minute winner as West Ham defeat Sunderland 1-0 in the Premier League. Mar 21, 19:21
Half-Time Report: Goalless between West Ham United, Sunderland
It is goalless at the break between West Ham and Sunderland in their Premier League clash at Upton Park.Mar 21, 18:18
Team News: Adam Johnson named on Sunderland bench for trip to West Ham United
Adam Johnson is named on the bench for Sunderland's Premier League visit to West Ham after his suspension following his recent arrest is lifted.Mar 21, 17:16
On this day: Andriy Shevchenko stars in Chelsea win over Tottenham Hotspur
On this day in 2007, Andriy Shevchenko helped Chelsea to a 2-1 victory over Tottenham Hotspur in their FA Cup quarter-final replay at White Hart Lane.Mar 19, 10:20
On this day: Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper Paul Robinson scores against Watford
Eight years ago today, Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper Paul Robinson scored against Watford from the edge of his own penalty area.Mar 17, 09:57
Aston Villa thrash Sunderland
Christian Benteke and Gabriel Agbonlahor each score twice to give Aston Villa a 4-0 win over Sunderland at the Stadium of Light.Mar 14, 16:55
Team News: Sunderland recall Steven Fletcher for Aston Villa clash
Sunderland hand striker Steven Fletcher his first league start since January for their game with Aston Villa.Mar 14, 14:21
Preview:Sunderland vs. Aston Villa
Sports Mole previews a huge match at the bottom end of the Premier League table as Tim Sherwood's buoyant Aston Villa travel to Gus Poyet's stuttering Sunderland.Mar 12, 16:40
Five players to look out for in Major League Soccer this year
Sports Mole picks out five players to keep a close eye on in Major League Soccer this year.Mar 7, 10:15
On this day: Manchester United hit Ipswich Town for nine
Twenty years ago today, Andy Cole scored five goals as Manchester United recorded a 9-0 win over Ipswich Town.Mar 4, 09:06
Hull City, Sunderland share the points in battling display
Premier League strugglers Hull City and Sunderland play out a 1-1 draw in a feisty clash on Tuesday evening at the KC Stadium.Mar 3, 21:42
Preview:Hull City vs. Sunderland
Sports Mole previews the Premier League match between Hull and Sunderland at the KC Stadium, with the two relegation rivals separated by just one point in the table.Mar 2, 13:58
Match Analysis: Manchester United 2-0 Sunderland
Sports Mole takes a look back over Manchester United's 2-0 victory at the expense of 10-man Sunderland.Feb 28, 17:22
Wayne Rooney brace helps Manchester United see off Sunderland
Wayne Rooney's brace helps Manchester United bag a 2-0 win in Saturday afternoon's Premier League clash at Old Trafford.Feb 28, 16:51
Half-Time Report: Manchester United, Sunderland goalless at the break
Manchester United and Sunderland are goalless at half time in Saturday afternoon's Premier League clash at Old Trafford.Feb 28, 15:47
Fantasy Football advice: Week 27
Sports Mole previews week 27 of the Premier League from a fantasy football point of view.Feb 26, 11:08
Tony Pulis: 'I don't know the offside rule'
Tony Pulis admits that he does not know the offside rule in the aftermath of West Bromwich Albion's 0-0 draw with Sunderland.Feb 21, 17:59
Match Analysis: Sunderland 0-0 West Bromwich Albion
Sports Mole analyses the goalless draw between Sunderland and West Bromwich Albion in the Premier League.Feb 21, 17:44
Sunderland, West Bromwich Albion share spoils in goalless draw
Sunderland and West Bromwich Albion draw 0-0 in a disappointing encounter at the Stadium of Light.Feb 21, 16:55
Half-Time Report: Sunderland, West Bromwich Albion level at interval
Sunderland and West Bromwich Albion enter the half-time break at the Stadium of Light with the score locked at 0-0.Feb 21, 15:50
Team News: Lee Cattermole makes Sunderland return
Sunderland captain Lee Cattermole plays his first game of 2015 as his side welcome West Bromwich Albion to the Stadium of Light.Feb 21, 14:20
Preview:Sunderland vs. West Bromwich Albion
Sports Mole previews the Premier League clash between Sunderland and West Brom at the Stadium of Light as Black Cats boss Gus Poyet seeks a pressure-relieving win.Feb 19, 19:38
Gus Poyet downbeat over Jermain Defoe injury
Gus Poyet says that striker Jermain Defoe could miss Sunderland's upcoming six-pointer with West Brom through injury.Feb 18, 01:02
Sunderland's Jermain Defoe doubtful for West Bromwich Albion clash?
A calf injury could reportedly rule Jermain Defoe out of Sunderland's upcoming Premier League encounter against West Bromwich Albion.Feb 17, 15:01
Team News: Billy Clarke fit to start for Bradford City against Sunderland in FA Cup
Bradford City's Billy Clarke is fit to partner Jon Stead and James Hanson up front for the visit of Sunderland in the FA Cup fifth round.Feb 15, 13:53
Gus Poyet 'bans backwards and sideways passes in training'
Sunderland manager Gus Poyet bans sideways and backwards passes in training as they prepare for their FA Cup last-16 tie at Bradford City.Feb 14, 09:33
Phil Parkinson wary of Jermain Defoe threat
Bradford City manager Phil Parkinson says that his side will need to stop Jermain Defoe when they face Sunderland in the FA Cup.Feb 13, 19:13
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