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Team News: Injured Wes Brown replaced by Billy Jones ahead of Wear-Tyne derby
Sunderland manager Dick Advocaat makes three changes to his side ahead of the Wear-Tyne derby at the Stadium of Light as Wes Brown is ruled out through injury.Apr 5, 14:18
Dick Advocaat: 'Lee Cattermole will start against Newcastle United'
Sunderland boss Dick Advocaat confirms that Lee Cattermole will start for his side against Newcastle United after missing the last two matches through suspension.Apr 4, 04:32
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
Preview:West Ham United vs. Sunderland
Sports Mole previews Dick Advocaat's first match in charge of Sunderland as the relegation-threatened Black Cats travel to out-of-sorts West Ham in the Premier League.Mar 20, 16:53
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
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
Saido Berahino a doubt for Southampton visit
West Brom head coach Tony Pulis reveals that 16-goal top scorer Saido Berahino and James Morrison both face late fitness tests ahead of the match with Southampton.Feb 27, 19:34
Preview:Manchester United vs. Sunderland
Sports Mole previews the Premier League clash between Manchester United and Sunderland at Old Trafford as the hosts look to bounce back from their defeat to Swansea.Feb 26, 14:46
Lee Cattermole gives backing to Sunderland boss Gus Poyet despite poor run
Sunderland midfielder Lee Cattermole believes that manager Gus Poyet is doing a "good job", despite a run of poor results.Feb 23, 07:09
Lee Cattermole "delighted" to be back playing in a Sunderland shirt
Lee Cattermole admits that he is "delighted" to be back playing for Sunderland after playing his first game of 2015 in the 0-0 draw with West Bromwich Albion.Feb 22, 16:00
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
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
Lee Cattermole to return to full training with Sunderland next week
Gus Poyet reveals that Lee Cattermole is likely to return to full training with his Sunderland teammates next week.Feb 12, 09:34
Preview:Swansea City vs. Sunderland
Sports Mole previews Sunderland's Premier League trip to the Liberty Stadium as they try to make it three wins in the space of a week with victory over Swansea City.Feb 5, 20:25
Gus Poyet: 'Lee Cattermole may require surgery'
Sunderland boss Gus Poyet admits that Lee Cattermole may need an operation on his knee if he is unable to return to training in the near future.Jan 31, 02:11
Preview:Sunderland vs. Burnley
Sports Mole previews the Premier League clash between Sunderland and Burnley, who are level on points heading into their meeting at the Stadium of Light.Jan 30, 00:55
Sunderland trio doubtful for Fulham match in FA Cup fourth round
Sunderland could be without Lee Cattermole, Adam Johnson and Wes Brown for their fourth-round FA Cup match against Fulham due to injury.Jan 23, 02:59
Preview:Sunderland vs. Fulham
Sports Mole looks ahead to Saturday's FA Cup fourth-round tie between Premier League side Sunderland and Fulham of the Championship.Jan 22, 19:32
Preview:Tottenham Hotspur vs. Sunderland
Sports Mole previews Sunderland's Premier League trip to White Hart Lane, where Tottenham could welcome back Jermain Defoe as he nears his Black Cats transfer.Jan 16, 17:55
Gus Poyet: Lee Cattermole "touch and go" for Liverpool clash
Sunderland boss Gus Poyet admits that Lee Cattermole is "touch and go" in a battle for fitness to play against Liverpool in their Premier League clash at the Stadium of Light.Jan 10, 06:04
Preview:Sunderland vs. Liverpool
Sports Mole previews Liverpool's trip to Sunderland as Steven Gerrard begins his Premier League farewell, having confirmed his future move to the LA Galaxy.Jan 8, 19:01
Preview:Sunderland vs. Leeds United
Sports Mole previews the third-round FA Cup tie between Premier League side Sunderland and Leeds United of the Championship.Jan 2, 19:01
Team News: Willy Caballero in goal for Manchester City
Manchester City goalkeeper Willy Caballero is given his second Premier League start in between the sticks for Thursday's clash against Sunderland at the Etihad.Jan 1, 14:22
Preview:Manchester City vs. Sunderland
Sports Mole previews the Premier League clash between Manchester City and Sunderland as the title-chasing hosts attempt to begin 2015 with three home points.Dec 30, 20:50
Team News: Charles N'Zogbia and Andreas Weimann come in for Aston Villa
Aston Villa make two changes to their starting XI for the visit of Sunderland, with Charles N'Zogbia and Andreas Weimann replacing Jores Okore and Gabriel Agbonlahor.Dec 28, 14:43
Live Commentary: Aston Villa 0-0 Sunderland - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live text updates of Sunderland's 10th Premier League draw of the season as they failed to break down 10-man Aston Villa in the Midlands.Dec 28, 14:00
Match Analysis: Sunderland 1-3 Hull City
Sports Mole analyses whether Hull City deserved their 3-1 Premier League win against Sunderland on Boxing Day.Dec 26, 17:47
Lee Cattermole looking to make better memories of Tyne-Wear derby
Sunderland midfielder Lee Cattermole is desperate to make better memories for himself in the Tyne-Wear derby when his side take on Newcastle United at St James' Park.Dec 21, 05:16
Jose Mourinho: 'I can't believe Diego Costa cards'
Chelsea coach Jose Mourinho reveals his dismay at the number of yellow cards being handed out to striker Diego Costa in the Premier League.Dec 14, 23:16
Team News: One change each for Sunderland, West Ham United
Sunderland and West Ham United both make one change each ahead of Saturday's Premier League clash at the Stadium of Light.Dec 13, 14:16
Preview:Sunderland vs. West Ham United
Sports Mole previews West Ham's Premier League visit to Sunderland as Sam Allardyce's men go in search of a fourth straight win which would see them regain third place.Dec 12, 09:11
Sunderland's Liam Bridcutt wants midfield competition
Sunderland midfielder Liam Bridcutt hopes that his performance against Liverpool has given manager Gus Poyet a selection problem.Dec 8, 11:58
Sports Mole's Premier League Team of the Week
Sports Mole picks out the most impressive 11 players from the 13th round of Premier League fixtures.Dec 1, 08:30
Jamie Redknapp hails "magnificent" Lee Cattermole
Jamie Redknapp praises Lee Cattermole's performance in Sunderland's draw against Chelsea and feels that he could become a top defensive midfielder in the Premier League.Dec 1, 05:33
Gus Poyet: 'Lee Cattermole is perfection'
Gus Poyet says that Sunderland's Lee Cattermole plays the defensive midfield role "to perfection" following the hard-earned stalemate with high-flying Chelsea.Nov 29, 19:53
Match Analysis: Sunderland 0-0 Chelsea
Sports Mole runs the rule over the frenetic goalless draw between Sunderland and Chelsea in the Premier League.Nov 29, 19:53
Lee Cattermole delighted with Chelsea point
Sunderland midfielder Lee Cattermole insists that his side were "in control" of their own game during the 0-0 Premier League draw with high-flying Chelsea.Nov 29, 19:53
Live Commentary: Sunderland 0-0 Chelsea - as it happened
Relive the frenetic goalless draw between Sunderland and Chelsea in the Premier League, courtesy of Sports Mole's minute-by-minute updates.Nov 29, 16:30
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Sunderland stars model in annual charity fashion show
Sunderland's first-team stars model for the club's sixth annual fashion show in aid of charity the Foundation of Light.Nov 25, 11:36
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