Olivier Giroud
Preview:Arsenal vs. Sunderland
Arsenal begin their Premier League campaign without captain Robin van Persie when they take on Sunderland at the Emirates tomorrow.
Aug 17, 09:29
Phil Bardsley and Lucas Jutkiewicz
Sunderland dealt Phil Bardsley injury blow
Phil Bardsley will miss the start of Sunderland's season with an ankle injury, but there is positive news on the fitness progress of a trio of Black Cat players.
Aug 14, 19:59
Stephane Sessegnon and Craig Gardner
Stephane Sessegnon racing to be fit for season
Martin O'Neill says that he is waiting on Stephane Sessegnon's fitness after the midfielder suffered an ankle injury.
Aug 7, 16:29
Stephane Sessegnon and Craig Gardner
Martin O'Neill wants to keep Stephane Sessegnon
Sunderland manager Martin O'Neill wants to keep Stephane Sessegnon at the club.
Aug 4, 11:21
Stephane Sessegnon and Craig Gardner
Martin O'Neill keen to keep Stephane Sessegnon
Martin O'Neill says that Stephane Sessegnon has made "all the right noises" about staying at Sunderland this summer.
Jun 11, 16:09
Stephane Sessegnon
Manchester City plan Stephane Sessegnon bid
Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini is said to be interested in signing Sunderland's Stephane Sessegnon.
May 26, 22:33
Fulham players
Fulham 2-1 Sunderland
Fulham continue their solid run of form with a 2-1 win over Sunderland.
May 6, 14:51
Clint Dempsey
Half-Time Report: Fulham 2-1 Sunderland
Fulham lead Sunderland 2-1 at the interval at Craven Cottage.
May 6, 13:47
Mikel Arteta and Dong-Won Ji
Team News: Ji Dong-Won leads the Sunderland line
Ji Dong-Won starts as a lone striker for Sunderland in their trip to Fulham this afternoon.
May 6, 12:17
Stephane Sessegnon and Craig Gardner
Stephane Sessegnon happy at Sunderland
Stephane Sessegnon insists that he is happy playing his football for Sunderland.
May 1, 12:38
Martin O'Neill
Sunderland eye Victor Moses, Steven Fletcher
Sunderland boss Martin O'Neill is reportedly told that he must sell before he buys targets such as Victor Moses and Steven Fletcher.
Apr 22, 23:58
Alex McLeish
Aston Villa 0-0 Sunderland
Aston Villa and Sunderland fail to find the net during their Premier League encounter at Villa Park.
Apr 21, 15:51
Martin O'Neill
Martin O'Neill defiant over stars' future
Martin O'Neill wants to build at Sunderland and won't be forced into selling star names such as James McClean and Stephane Sessegnon.
Apr 19, 12:42
Simon Mignolet
Sunderland 0-0 Wolverhampton Wanderers
Sunderland play out a 0-0 draw with Wolverhampton Wanderers at the Stadium of Light.
Apr 14, 15:50
James McClean
Half-Time Report: Sunderland 0-0 Wolverhampton Wanderers
Sunderland and Wolverhampton Wanderers remain level at 0-0 at the interval.
Apr 14, 14:47
Stephane Sessegnon
Martin O'Neill determined to keep Stephane Sessegnon
Martin O'Neill reveals his intentions to keep Stephane Sessegnon at Sunderland beyond the end of this season.
Apr 13, 02:40
Martin O'Neill
Preview:Sunderland vs. Wolverhampton Wanderers
Both Sunderland and Wolverhampton Wanderers will be eager to get points on the board following their respective heavy defeats last week.
Apr 12, 16:13
Stephane Sessegnon and Craig Gardner
Harry Redknapp: We could have had Sessegnon, Ben Arfa
Harry Redknapp says that Tottenham Hotspur could have captured Stephane Sessegnon and Hatem Ben Arfa before they moved to Sunderland and Newcastle United respectively.
Apr 12, 12:44
David Moyes
Everton 4-0 Sunderland
Everton find the net on four occasions to take maximum points at the expense of Sunderland at Goodison Park.
Apr 9, 15:51
David Moyes
Half-Time Report: Everton 0-0 Sunderland
Everton and Sunderland struggle to carve open goalscoring opportunities during the opening 45 minutes at Goodison Park.
Apr 9, 14:47
Nikica Jelavic
Team News: Nikica Jelavic absent for Everton
Everton will be without Nikica Jelavic for this afternoon's home fixture against Sunderland.
Apr 9, 13:27
Steve Bruce
Steve Bruce: 'Sunderland axed me too soon'
Steve Bruce says that he deserves some credit for Sunderland's revival.
Apr 5, 23:33
James McClean
Martin O'Neill confident of Stephane Sessegnon, James McClean stay
Martin O'Neill feels that Sunderland can fend off interest in star players James McClean and Stephane Sessegnon.
Apr 5, 11:31
Stephane Sessegnon
Arsenal lead Stephane Sessegnon race?
Arsenal reportedly emerge as the favourites to sign Sunderland winger Stephane Sessegnon at the end of the season.
Apr 3, 22:22
Roberto Mancini
Manchester City 3-3 Sunderland
Aleksandar Kolarov scores a late goal as Manchester City fight back from a two-goal deficit to claim a draw against Sunderland.
Mar 31, 15:55
Nicklas Bendtner
Half-Time Report: Manchester City 1-2 Sunderland
Nicklas Bendtner rises highest late in the opening half to give Sunderland the lead against Manchester City at the break.
Mar 31, 14:51
Nicklas Bendtner
Sunderland 3-1 Queens Park Rangers
Queens Park Rangers' relegation worries are worsened after suffering a 3-1 defeat to Sunderland at the Stadium of Light.
Mar 24, 16:53
St James Park
Newcastle, Sunderland punished by FA
Newcastle and Sunderland have been hit with £40,000 and £20,000 fines respectively following both clubs' failure to control their players during the Tyne-Wear derby.
Mar 21, 10:29
Stephane Sessegnon and Craig Gardner
Martin O'Neill expects Stephane Sessegnon offers
Martin O'Neill expects there to be interest in Stephane Sessegnon after admitting that the Benin international is feeling homesick.
Mar 17, 10:31
Sandro and Stephane Sessegnon
Martin O'Neill worried by Stephane Sessegnon homesickness
Sunderland manager Martin O'Neill admits that Stephane Sessegnon could leave the club due to homesickness.
Mar 17, 01:54
Nikica Jelavic
Preview:FA Cup - Everton vs. Sunderland
Everton take on Sunderland at Goodison Park in the quarter-finals of the FA Cup on Saturday.
Mar 15, 17:56
The Stadium of Light
Sunderland accept misconduct charge
Sunderland a charge of misconduct from the Football Association following the Tyne-Wear derby.
Mar 12, 17:43
Martin O'Neill
Martin O'Neill pleased with Sunderland effort
Sunderland boss Martin O'Neill is pleased with how his side coped with big-name absentees during their 1-0 win over Liverpool at the Stadium of Light.
Mar 10, 22:10
David Vaughan
Preview:Sunderland vs. Liverpool
Sunderland can dampen Liverpool's hopes of reaching fourth spot with a win at the Stadium of Light on Saturday.
Mar 8, 16:39
Lee Cattermole
Football Association charge Newcastle United and Sunderland
The Football Association charge Newcastle United and Sunderland with failing to control their players during the Tyne-Wear derby on Sunday.
Mar 7, 16:10
Martin O'Neill
Martin O'Neill questions Alan Pardew comments
Martin O'Neill questions comments made by opposing manager Alan Pardew about the nature of Sunderland's play in Sunday's Tyne-Wear derby.
Mar 6, 20:53
Stephane Sessegnon and Craig Gardner
Martin O'Neill hits out at "stupid" Stephane Sessegnon
Sunderland boss Martin O'Neill was "daft" to elbow Newcastle's Cheick Tiote during the Tyne-Wear derby.
Mar 6, 08:08
Lee Cattermole
Lee Cattermole hit with four-match ban
Lee Cattermole will miss Sunderland's next four matches while Stephane Sessegnon is forced to sit out of three games.
Mar 5, 09:51
Alan Pardew
Alan Pardew blames Lee Cattermole for "ugly" derby
Newcastle boss Alan Pardew blames Sunderland captain Lee Cattermole for Sunday's ill-tempered Tyne-Wear derby at the Sports Direct Arena.
Mar 4, 19:43
Newcastle fans
Team News: No unexpected faces for Tyne-Wear derby
Both Alan Pardew and Martin O'Neill name arguably their strongest sides for the noon Tyne-Wear derby this afternoon.
Mar 4, 11:22