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Sunderland's Sam Allardyce eyes West Ham United defensive duo?
West Ham United centre-backs James Tomkins and James Collins are reportedly a target of Sunderland manager Sam Allardyce.Dec 6, 12:04
Report: Sunderland plotting Lamine Kone move
Sunderland reportedly step up their pursuit of Lorient defender Lamine Kone.Dec 5, 19:39
Sam Allardyce takes positives from defeat to Arsenal
Sam Allardyce refuses to be too critical of his Sunderland side following their 3-1 defeat to Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium.Dec 5, 19:35
Match Analysis: Arsenal 3-1 Sunderland
Sports Mole reviews the action from North London as Arsenal secure a deserved, yet flattering 3-1 win over Sunderland.Dec 5, 18:12
Live Commentary: Arsenal 3-1 Sunderland - as it happened
Relive our live text commentary as injury-riddled Arsenal beat relegation-threatened Sunderland 3-1 at the Emirates Stadium to stop the rot.Dec 5, 14:00
Preview:Arsenal vs. Sunderland
Sports Mole previews Arsenal's visit of Sunderland as the injury-hit Gunners look to beat the resurgent Black Cats in North London.Dec 4, 11:43
Preview:Stoke City vs. Manchester City
Sports Mole previews Saturday lunchtime's Premier League meeting between Stoke City and Manchester City at the Britannia Stadium.Dec 4, 11:34
Sam Allardyce: 'No problem with Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger anymore'
Sunderland boss Sam Allardyce insists that he has an "amicable" relationship with Arsenal counterpart Arsene Wenger following strained relations in the past.Dec 3, 23:17
Sunderland boss Sam Allardyce may have to "tweak" formation against Arsenal
Sunderland boss Sam Allardyce admits that he may be forced to "tweak" his side's system for their Premier League clash against Arsenal.Dec 3, 16:09
Sunderland rule out Andros Townsend move?
Sunderland manager Sam Allardyce will not sanction a loan move for Tottenham Hotspur winger Andros Townsend in January, according to a report.Dec 3, 11:43
Sunderland keeper Costel Pantilimon pleased with defensive improvement
Sunderland keeper Costel Pantilimon believes that his side have made a significant improvement at the back since Sam Allardyce's arrival at the club.Dec 2, 19:11
Sunderland enter race to sign Tottenham Hotspur's Andros Townsend?
Sunderland reportedly put plans into place to challenge Newcastle United for Tottenham Hotspur's Andros Townsend.Dec 1, 16:57
Sam Allardyce: 'Costel Pantilimon has impressed me'
Sunderland boss Sam Allardyce states that goalkeeper Costel Pantilimon has performed well during his first two months in charge.Dec 1, 10:27
Sunderland's Jermain Defoe, Sebastian Larsson doubtful for Arsenal clash
Sunderland boss Sam Allardyce reveals that Jermain Defoe and Sebastian Larsson are unlikely to play against Arsenal in their Premier League clash at the Emirates Stadium.Nov 30, 23:29
Premier League 2015-16 in numbers: Week 14
Sports Mole looks back on the 14th round of Premier League encounters with a selection of facts and figures from each match.Nov 30, 11:28
Mark Bosnich: 'Remi Garde will relegate Aston Villa'
Ex-Aston Villa goalkeeper Mark Bosnich fears that his old side will be relegated from the Premier League under new manager Remi Garde.Nov 30, 10:53
Patrick van Aanholt: 'We have to keep up winning momentum'
Sunderland defender Patrick van Aanholt insists that his side have to keep winning games in the Premier League to push towards safety.Nov 29, 09:16
Sam Allardyce: 'Sunderland patience paid off against Stoke City'
Sunderland manager Sam Allardyce believes that his side were rewarded for their patience after claiming a late win over ten-man Stoke City at the Stadium of Light.Nov 28, 18:43
Patrick van Aanholt praises team effort in win
Sunderland defender Patrick van Aanholt praises his side's effort in their 2-0 win at home against Stoke City.Nov 28, 18:26
Patrick van Aanholt, Duncan Watmore give Sunderland win over 10-man Stoke City
Late goals from Patrick van Aanholt and Duncan Watmore give Sunderland a 2-0 victory over 10-man Stoke City in their Premier League clash, as Ryan Shawcross is sent off.Nov 28, 16:53
Team News: DeAndre Yedlin starts for Sunderland against unchanged Stoke City
Sunderland manager Sam Allardyce makes one change for his side's clash with the unchanged Stoke City, as DeAndre Yedlin comes in for the suspended Billy Jones.Nov 28, 14:16
Live Commentary: Sunderland 2-0 Stoke City - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live commentary of Sunderland's 2-0 victory over Stoke City in their Premier League clash at the Stadium of Light.Nov 28, 13:59
Sam Allardyce calls for Sunderland improvement against Stoke City
Sunderland boss Sam Allardyce tells his players that they will have to raise the level of their game to defeat Stoke City.Nov 27, 19:12
Preview:Sunderland vs. Stoke City
Sports Mole previews the Premier League clash between Sunderland and Stoke City at the Stadium of Light.Nov 27, 02:24
Sunderland boss Sam Allardyce refuses to guarantee Jermain Defoe future
Sam Allardyce cannot guarantee that Sunderland striker Jermain Defoe will stay at the club during the upcoming winter transfer window.Nov 27, 01:23
Sunderland boss Sam Allardyce: 'We'll stay up with 13 clean sheets'
Sunderland boss Sam Allardyce says that the team will stay in the Premier League if they keep 13 clean sheets.Nov 26, 16:21
Mark Hughes: 'Sam Allardyce can manage big Premier League club'
Sam Allardyce has the capabilities to manage at any level in the Premier League, according to Stoke City boss Mark Hughes.Nov 26, 16:13
Sunderland's Sam Allardyce tells Jermain Defoe he's not guaranteed starting spot
Sunderland boss Sam Allardyce suggests that Jermain Defoe is not guaranteed a starting spot in the team.Nov 26, 13:42
Liam Bridcutt makes Leeds United loan switch
Sunderland midfielder Liam Bridcutt joins Championship side Leeds United until the New Year after falling out of favour at the Stadium of Light this season.Nov 26, 12:03
Report: Sunderland's Jermain Defoe fit to face Stoke City
The ankle injury that forced Sunderland striker Jermain Defoe off the pitch against Crystal Palace is not as bad as first feared, according to a report.Nov 24, 15:54
Premier League 2015-16 in numbers: Week 13
Sports Mole looks back over the 13th round of Premier League matches with a selection of facts and figures from each encounter.Nov 24, 11:37
Sam Allardyce: 'Crystal Palace win is massive for us'
Sunderland boss Sam Allardyce says that Monday night's 1-0 victory at Crystal Palace was "massive" for his side.Nov 24, 10:11
Sunderland boss Sam Allardyce denies Jermain Defoe exit reports
Sunderland boss Sam Allardyce insists that he has no plans to sell striker Jermain Defoe in the January transfer window.Nov 24, 01:28
Sunderland boss Sam Allardyce praises defensive display in win over Crystal Palace
Sunderland boss Sam Allardyce praises his side's resilience at the back in the Black Cats' 1-0 win over Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park.Nov 24, 00:06
James McArthur: Crystal Palace lacked "killer instinct" in Sunderland loss
Crystal Palace midfielder James McArthur admits that his side were not good enough in the final third in their defeat to Sunderland at Selhurst Park.Nov 23, 23:22
Sam Allardyce delighted with "valuable win" over Crystal Palace
Sunderland manager Sam Allardyce praises the resilience of his side after their 1-0 win over Crystal Palace.Nov 23, 22:44
Jermain Defoe hails "fantastic" Sam Allardyce
Jermain Defoe says that Sam Allardyce has got Sunderland's players "working hard" following his arrival at the club.Nov 23, 22:27
Live Commentary: Crystal Palace 0-1 Sunderland - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live text coverage of Sunderland's 1-0 win away at Crystal Palace, as the Black Cats moved to within one point of safety.Nov 23, 18:59
Sam Allardyce: 'Sunderland's defensive record has to improve'
Sunderland manager Sam Allardyce concedes that his side's defensive record simply has to improve if they are to avoid Premier League relegation.Nov 22, 16:12
Alan Pardew: 'Sam Allardyce teams hard to beat'
Crystal Palace manager Alan Pardew admits that he always finds it difficult to beat sides managed by Sunderland boss Sam Allardyce.Nov 22, 15:41
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