Sunderland's Stephane Sessegnon celebrates a goal against Newcastle on April 14, 2013
Alfred N'Diaye: 'Stephane Sessegnon is our Lionel Messi'
Sunderland midfielder Alfred N'Diaye believes that Stephane Sessegnon is the Black Cats' version of Barcelona star Lionel Messi.
Apr 29, 04:57
Sunderland boss Paulo Di Canio celebrates a goal by Stephane Sessegnon against Everton on April 20, 2013
Paolo Di Canio explains Stephane Sessegnon improvement
Sunderland manager Paolo Di Canio insists that Stephane Sessegnon and Adam Johnson are capable of producing more under his stewardship.
Apr 28, 21:43
John O'Shea is congratulated by team mates after scoring the opener on December 29, 2012
John O'Shea hails Stephane Sessegnon
Sunderland's Stephane Sessegnon receives high praise from his teammate John O'Shea for his recent goalscoring exploits.
Apr 22, 11:34
Sunderland's Stephane Sessegnon celebrates a goal against Newcastle on April 14, 2013
Paulo Di Canio praises Stephane Sessegnon
Paulo Di Canio praises Sunderland forward Stephane Sessegnon after his second goal in a week earned them an important win over Everton.
Apr 21, 17:18
Phil Neville
Phil Neville bemoans "disappointing result"
Everton captain Phil Neville concedes that his team did not perform very well during their trip to Sunderland.
Apr 20, 18:13
Sunderland boss Paulo Di Canio celebrates a goal by Stephane Sessegnon against Everton on April 20, 2013
Paolo Di Canio: "The main job is not done"
Sunderland boss Paolo Di Canio is adamant that his side are not safe from relegation from the Premier League yet.
Apr 20, 16:50
Sunderland boss Paulo Di Canio celebrates a goal by Stephane Sessegnon against Everton on April 20, 2013
Match Analysis: Sunderland 1-0 Everton
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at Sunderland's 1-0 win over Everton at the Stadium of Light this afternoon.
Apr 20, 16:25
Opposing bosses David Moyes and Paulo Di Canio greet each other before the game on April 20, 2013
Sunderland claim crucial win against Everton
Stephane Sessegnon scores the only goal of the game as Sunderland record an important victory against Everton.
Apr 20, 15:51
Everton's Marouane Fellaini in action against Sunderland on April 20, 2013
Half-Time Report: Stephane Sessegnon fires Sunderland ahead
Stephane Sessegnon scores just before the break to give Sunderland a 1-0 lead over Everton.
Apr 20, 14:51
Sunderland boss Paulo Di Canio celebrates a goal by Stephane Sessegnon against Everton on April 20, 2013
Live Commentary: Sunderland 1-0 Everton - as it happened
Sports Mole brings you live text commentary of Sunderland's crucial Premier League clash against Everton this afternoon.
Apr 20, 13:00
Victor Anichebe is congratulated by teammates after scoring his team's second against QPR on April 13, 2013
Sports Mole's Premier League Team of the Week
Sports Mole picks out its Premier League team of the week.
Apr 14, 23:00
Sunderland boss Paulo Di Canio celebrates a goal by Stephane Sessegnon against Newcastle on April 14, 2013
Paolo Di Canio delighted with derby triumph
Sunderland boss Paolo Di Canio claims that his team played like "warriors" during their 3-0 win at local rivals Newcastle United in the Premier League.
Apr 14, 18:42
Sunderland boss Paulo Di Canio celebrates a goal by Adam Johnson against Newcastle on April 14, 2013
Match Analysis: Newcastle United 0-3 Sunderland
Sports Mole takes a closer look at Sunderland's 3-0 victory over Newcastle United at St James' Park this afternoon.
Apr 14, 13:34
Sunderland's Adam Johnson scores the second goal against Newcastle on April 14, 2013
Sunderland beat local rivals Newcastle United
Sunderland beat Newcastle United 3-0 in the Tyne-Wear derby to ease their relegation fears.
Apr 14, 12:56
Sunderland's Stephane Sessegnon scores against Reading on December 11, 2012
Half-Time Report: Stephane Sessegnon puts Sunderland ahead
Stephane Sessegnon gives Sunderland a 1-0 lead over Newcastle United at half time in the Tyne-Wear derby.
Apr 14, 11:49
Sunderland's Stephane Sessegnon celebrates a goal against Newcastle on April 14, 2013
Live Commentary: Newcastle United 0-3 Sunderland - as it happened
Re-live Sports Mole's live text commentary of today's Premier League meeting between Newcastle United and Sunderland at St James' Park.
Apr 14, 10:00
New Sunderland boss Paolo Di Canio on the touchline during the match against Chelsea on April 7, 2013
Half-Time Report: Sunderland in front at Chelsea
Cesar Azpilicueta scores an own goal to give Sunderland the advantage against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.
Apr 7, 14:50
New Sunderland boss Paolo Di Canio on the touchline during the match against Chelsea on April 7, 2013
Live Commentary: Chelsea 2-1 Sunderland - as it happened
Read how Paolo Di Canio's first game in charge of Sunderland ended in a loss at Chelsea.
Apr 7, 13:00
Manchester United's Shinji Kagawa celebrates scoring his third goal against Norwich on March 2, 2013
Team News: Shinji Kagawa starts for Manchester United
Shinji Kagawa starts for Manchester United against Sunderland this afternoon as Wayne Rooney, Rio Ferdinand and Ryan Giggs all are left out of the squad.
Mar 30, 12:11
Sunderland's Stephane Sessegnon scores against Reading on December 11, 2012
Martin O'Neill admits to Stephane Sessegnon concerns
Martin O'Neill concedes that Stephane Sessegnon's personal problems could return during the summer.
Mar 24, 17:14
Sunderland manager Martin O'Neill during his team's match against Fulham on March 2, 2013
Martin O'Neill praises Stephane Sessegnon
Sunderland boss Martin O'Neill praises the recent form of Benin midfielder Stephane Sessegnon.
Mar 4, 13:35
Mark Schwarzer
Mark Schwarzer: 'Simon Mignolet earned Sunderland a point'
Fulham goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer believes that Simon Mignolet earned Sunderland a point in the their Premier League clash at the Stadium of Light.
Mar 3, 02:08
Fulham manager Martin Jol before his sides match against Norwich on February 9, 2013
Martin Jol bemoans penalty decision
Fulham manager Martin Jol hits out at referee Mark Halsey's decision to award Sunderland a penalty in the 2-2 draw between the two sides.
Mar 2, 17:24
Fulham players celebrate with goalscorer Dimitar Berbatov after he converted a penalty kick against sunderland on March 2, 2013
Sunderland comeback denies Fulham victory
Sunderland respond to going 2-0 down in the early going at home to Fulham and earn a point late on thanks to Stephane Sessegnon.
Mar 2, 16:54
Danny Graham celebrates after scoring the opener against Fulham on December 29, 2012
Danny Graham: "The ball wasn't running for us"
Sunderland striker Danny Graham feels that luck wasn't on the Black Cats side in their defeat to West Bromwich Albion.
Feb 24, 04:21
West Bromwich Albion head coach Steve Clarke during the match against Stoke City on December 1, 2012
Steve Clarke: 'I was nervous'
Steve Clarke says that he was nervous as West Bromwich Albion tried to see out a 2-1 victory over Sunderland at The Hawthorns.
Feb 23, 17:47
West Brom forward Romelu Lukaku opens the scoring with a penalty against Sunderland on February 23, 2013
Romelu Lukaku brace downs Sunderland
Romelu Lukaku scores twice as West Brom climb to seventh in the Premier League table courtesy of a 2-1 win over Sunderland at The Hawthorns.
Feb 23, 17:05
West Brom's Peter Odemwingie in action on November 24, 2012
Team News: Peter Odemwingie on West Bromwich Albion bench
Steve Clarke names Peter Odemwingie on the West Brom bench for the Hawthorns clash against Sunderland, who hand a first start to January signing Danny Graham.
Feb 23, 14:38
Sunderland's Stephane Sessegnon scores against Reading on December 11, 2012
Stephane Sessegnon happy to play out wide
Stephane Sessegnon is happy to be deployed on the wing for Sunderland if required.
Feb 14, 13:13
Arsenal's manager Arsene Wenger during his side's game with Sunderland on February 9, 2013
Ten-man Arsenal hold on for victory over Sunderland
A first-half goal from Santi Cazorla is enough to give Arsenal a 1-0 victory over Sunderland.
Feb 9, 16:53
Reading's Jimmy Kebe opens the scoring against Sunderland on February 2, 2013
Half-Time Report: Craig Gardner penalty pegs back Reading
A Craig Gardner penalty cancels out an early Jimmy Kebe strike as Sunderland and Reading enter the break level at the Madejski Stadium.
Feb 2, 15:54
Eden Hazard scores his team's fourth goal against Stoke on January 12, 2013
Sports Mole's Premier League Team of the Week
Sports Mole picks out its Premier League team of the week.
Jan 13, 23:36
James McClean celebrates with team mates after scoring his team's third goal on January 12, 2013
Sunderland ease past West Ham United
Sunderland record a comfortable 3-0 victory over West Ham United at the Stadium of Light.
Jan 12, 17:03
Sunderland midfielder Seb Larsson celebrates the opening goal against West Ham on January 12, 2013
Half-Time Report: Sunderland edging out West Ham
Sebastian Larsson's 25-yard effort sees Sunderland leading West Ham United at half time.
Jan 12, 15:55
Sunderland manager Martin O'Neill during his team's match against Liverpool on January 2, 2013
Team News: Martin O'Neill makes three changes
Martin O'Neill shakes up his Sunderland defence for today's visit of West Ham United.
Jan 12, 14:32
Sunderland boss Martin O'Neill gestures on December 22, 2012
Team News: Three changes for Sunderland
Martin O'Neill makes three changes to his side for the trip to Bolton Wanderers in the FA Cup.
Jan 5, 14:29
Sunderland's Steven Fletcher after scoring against Reading on December 11, 2012
Mid-season report: Sunderland
Sports Mole takes a look at Sunderland's inconsistent start to the season, with Steven Fletcher's goals keeping the Black Cats just outside the bottom three.
Dec 28, 13:00
Steven Fletcher celebrates with Craig Gardner after scoring for Sunderland on December 22, 2012
Sunderland edge out Southampton
Steven Fletcher's 44th minute strike hands Sunderland a 1-0 win over Southampton.
Dec 22, 16:51
Steven Fletcher celebrates with Craig Gardner after scoring for Sunderland on December 22, 2012
Half-Time Report: Steven Fletcher gives Sunderland lead
Steven Fletcher scores one minute before the break to give Sunderland a narrow lead at half time against Southampton.
Dec 22, 15:48
Sunderland's Stephane Sessegnon scores against Reading on December 11, 2012
Stephane Sessegnon calls for Sunderland focus
Sunderland forward Stephen Sessegnon urges his teammates to remain focused ahead of Saturday's important Premier League clash at Southampton.
Dec 19, 20:04
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