Tom Cleverley congratulates Wayne Rooney after his goal on December 15, 2012
Manchester United move six points clear
A 3-1 victory over Sunderland moves Manchester United six points clear of rivals Manchester City at the top of the Premier League table.
Dec 15, 16:50
Martin O'Neill lectures the fourth official as Brian McDermott watches the action on December 11, 2012
Matin O'Neill frustrated by injuries
Martin O'Neill says that he is frustrated after Sunderland picked up three injuries during their win over Reading on Tuesday.
Dec 12, 06:42
Sunderland manager Martin O'Neill looks on against Chelsea on December 8, 2012
Martin O'Neill: 'Sunderland are still in trouble'
Martin O'Neill says that Sunderland are still relegation candidates despite their 3-0 win against Reading at home on Tuesday.
Dec 12, 02:36
Sunderland manager Martin O'Neill looks on against Chelsea on December 8, 2012
Martin O'Neill: "The fans were absolutely terrific"
Martin O'Neill says that Sunderland beat Reading "convincingly" in their Premier League encounter at the Stadium of Light.
Dec 12, 00:30
Sunderland's Stephane Sessegnon scores against Reading on December 11, 2012
Match Analysis: Sunderland 3-0 Reading
Sports Mole runs a fine comb over Sunderland's comprehensive 3-0 win against Reading in their rearranged Premier League tie this evening.
Dec 11, 22:14
Sunderland winger James McClean celebrates his early strike versus Reading on December 11, 2012
Sunderland out of relegation zone with win over Reading
A 3-0 win lifts Sunderland to 15th in the Premier League, while Reading remain in the bottom three.
Dec 11, 21:45
Steven Fletcher
Team News: Steven Fletcher returns for Sunderland
Sunderland have Steven Fletcher available again for tonight's clash with Reading following a knee injury.
Dec 11, 19:21
Chelsea striker Fernando Torres celebrates his second goal against Sunderland on December 8, 2012
Live Commentary: Sunderland 1-3 Chelsea - as it happened
Live text coverage of the meeting between two of the Premier League's ailing sides, Sunderland and Chelsea, courtesy of Sports Mole.
Dec 8, 14:00
Stephane Sessegnon is closed down by Norwich as he attempts an overhead kick on December 2, 2012
Match Analysis: Norwich City 2-1 Sunderland
Sports Mole takes a closer look at this afternoon's Premier League encounter between Norwich City and Sunderland.
Dec 2, 18:52
Anthony Pilkington celebrates scoring his team's second goal against Sunderland on December 2, 2012
Norwich City edge out Sunderland at Carrow Road
Norwich City survive second-half pressure from Sunderland to secure a 2-1 victory over the Black Cats at Carrow Road.
Dec 2, 17:52
Chris Hughton
Live Commentary: Norwich 2-1 Sunderland - as it happened
Sports Mole brings you live text commentary of today's Premier League clash between Norwich City and Sunderland.
Dec 2, 15:15
Norwich manager Chris Hughton on November 17, 2012
Preview:Norwich City vs. Sunderland
Sports Mole previews this Sunday's Premier League clash between Norwich City and struggling Sunderland.
Nov 30, 16:40
Jamie Mackie has a shot blocked for QPR on November 27, 2012
Match Analysis: Sunderland 0-0 Queens Park Rangers
Sports Mole takes a closer look at tonight's Premier League clash between Sunderland and Queens Park Rangers.
Nov 27, 22:29
Gary Hooper
Sunderland want Gary Hooper?
A report claims that Sunderland manager Martin O'Neill is keen to add Celtic striker Gary Hooper to his squad in January.
Nov 25, 13:29
Sunderland boss Martin O'Neill on November 24, 2012
Martin O'Neill praises spirit despite defeat
Martin O'Neill insists there are positives for Sunderland to take despite being beaten by West Bromwich Albion earlier today.
Nov 24, 17:32
West Brom striker Romelu Lukaku celebrates his penalty on November 24, 2012
West Bromwich Albion beat Sunderland to climb to third
West Brom climb above Chelsea to third in the Premier League table after triumphing 4-2 over Sunderland in an entertaining battle at the Stadium of Light.
Nov 24, 14:45
Zoltan Gera opens the scoring for West Brom on November 24, 2012
Half-Time Report: West Bromwich Albion in control at Sunderland
Goals from Zoltan Gera and Shane Long give West Brom a 2-0 half-time lead over Sunderland at the Stadium of Light.
Nov 24, 13:35
Stephane Sessegnon and Craig Gardner
Martin O'Neill backs Stephane Sessegnon to shine
Martin O'Neill believes that Stephane Sessegnon is ready to put a turbulent summer behind him and recapture his best form for Sunderland.
Nov 24, 02:16
Sunderland boss Martin O'Neill watches on on November 18, 2012
Martin O'Neill: 'Elementary mistakes nearly cost us'
Martin O'Neill says that elementary mistakes nearly cost Sunderland during their win over Fulham.
Nov 19, 06:44
Steven Fletcher celebrates scoring for Sunderland with Lee Cattermole on November 18, 2012
Steven Fletcher pleased for Stephane Sessegnon
Steven Fletcher thinks that Sunderland's victory at Fulham is long overdue reward for putting in hard work in training and praises the impact of strike partner Stephane Sessegnon.
Nov 18, 22:11
Steven Fletcher celebrates scoring for Sunderland with Lee Cattermole on November 18, 2012
Lee Cattermole delighted with "massive" Sunderland win
Sunderland midfielder Lee Cattermole describes Sunday's win at Fulham as a 'massive result' for the side.
Nov 18, 18:19
Carlos Cuellar celebrates with Sunderland teammates after scoring on November 18, 2012
Match Analysis: Fulham 1-3 Sunderland
Sports Mole casts an eye over Sunderland's 3-1 victory over Fulham at Craven Cottage.
Nov 18, 18:14
Steven Fletcher celebrates scoring for Sunderland with Lee Cattermole on November 18, 2012
Sunderland take chances at Fulham
Sunderland score three second half goals to earn a notable victory at Craven Cottage, against a Fulham side who were forced to play more than an hour with ten men.
Nov 18, 17:51
Fulham's Brede Hangeland fouls Sunderland's Lee Cattermole on November 18, 2012
Half-Time Report: Brede Hangeland sees red for Fulham
Brede Hangeland is sent off for a two-footed tackle on Lee Cattermole, leaving Fulham a man light before the break at home to Sunderland.
Nov 18, 16:47
Dimitar Berbatov for Fulham
Live Commentary: Fulham 1-3 Sunderland - as it happened
Sports Mole brings you live updates as Sunderland attempt to win their first Premier League away match of the season at Fulham.
Nov 18, 15:21
Marouane Fellaini celebrates scoring for Everton
Everton score twice in as many minutes to down Sunderland
Everton score twice in as many second-half minutes to come from behind and beat Sunderland at Goodison Park.
Nov 10, 16:57
Adam Johnson celebrates scoring for Sunderland
Half-Time Report: Adam Johnson gives Sunderland lead at Everton
Adam Johnson finds the net in the dying moments of the first half to give Sunderland a one-goal lead at Everton.
Nov 10, 15:52
Sunderland manager Martin O'Neill
Martin O'Neill acknowledges attacking problems
Martin O'Neill admits that the poor form of his creative players is making it difficult for goal-shy Sunderland to find the net.
Nov 3, 17:52
Scott McDonald celebrates opening the scoring for Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough knock out Sunderland in Wear-Tees derby
Scott McDonald's goal in the 39th minute is enough for Middlesbrough to edge out North East rivals Sunderland in the Capital One Cup.
Oct 30, 21:40
Lee Cattermole
Team News: Lee Cattermole returns from suspension for Sunderland at Stoke City
Stoke City manager Tony Pulis names an unchanged team for today's Premier League clash with Sunderland, who welcome Lee Cattermole back from suspension.
Oct 27, 13:26
Stephane Sessegnon and Craig Gardner
Stephane Sessegnon: 'I'm at home in Sunderland'
Stephane Sessegnon claims that the Sunderland fans encourage him to perform at a high level for the club.
Oct 18, 03:41
Alan Pardew
Alan Pardew, Martin O'Neill clear the air ahead of North-East derby
Alan Pardew and Martin O'Neill reportedly agree to bury the hatchet as Newcastle United prepare to travel to Sunderland for the Tyne-Wear derby this weekend.
Oct 16, 02:59
Stephane Sessegnon and Craig Gardner
Jack Colback insists Stephane Sessegnon will come good
Sunderland midfielder Jack Colback claims that his teammates must do more to help Stephane Sessegnon this season.
Oct 8, 14:09
Aleksandar Kolarov
Half-Time Report: Manchester City 1-0 Sunderland
Aleksandar Kolarov's early free kick gives Man City a 1-0 lead over Sunderland at half time.
Oct 6, 12:32
Carlos Tevez
Preview:Manchester City vs. Sunderland
Manchester City will hope to gain more consistency in the Premier League by snatching a home win over Sunderland on Saturday.
Oct 4, 10:37
Adam Johnson
Team News: Adam Johnson returns for Sunderland
Adam Johnson returns from injury to make his second Premier League start for Sunderland in their home match with Wigan.
Sep 29, 14:00
Joey O'Brien, Stéphane Sessègnon
In Pictures: West Ham United 1-1 Sunderland
Pictures from West Ham's 1-1 draw with Sunderland at Upton Park.
Sep 22, 17:39
Kevin Nolan
Preview:West Ham United vs. Sunderland
West Ham United and Sunderland come together at Upton Park this weekend as they fight for three points in the Premier League.
Sep 20, 10:28
The Stadium of Light
Preview:Sunderland vs. Liverpool
Sports Mole previews the Premier League clash between Sunderland and Liverpool at the Stadium of Light on Saturday evening.
Sep 13, 12:43
Stephane Sessegnon and Craig Gardner
Stephane Sessegnon commits to Sunderland
Stephane Sessegnon signs a new deal at Sunderland until 2015, ending rumours linking him with a move away during this transfer window.
Aug 30, 14:13
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