Premier League in numbers: Week 34
Sports Mole looks back over the 34th round of Premier League encounters with a selection of statistics from each match.
Apr 27, 09:47
Connor Wickham confident of Sunderland survival
Connor Wickham backs Sunderland to avoid relegation from the Premier League despite falling into the drop zone following their 1-1 draw with Stoke.
Apr 26, 15:08
Dick Advocaat confident of Sunderland survival
Dick Advocaat believes that safety is assured for Sunderland if they can replicate the performance in the 1-1 draw with Stoke City for the rest of the season.
Apr 26, 01:56
Player Ratings: Stoke City 1-1 Sunderland
Sports Mole rates the best and worst players in the Premier League draw between Stoke City and Sunderland at the Britannia Stadium.
Apr 25, 18:09
Mark Hughes: "We're a little bit frustrated"
Stoke manager Mark Hughes is "frustrated" that shortcomings at either end of the pitch cost his side victory over Sunderland at the Britannia Stadium.
Apr 25, 17:56
Dick Advocaat: 'Every point is important'
Sunderland manager Dick Advocaat praises his side's second-half performance in the 1-1 draw with Stoke and insists that 'every point is important' in their survival bid.
Apr 25, 17:54
Match Analysis: Stoke City 1-1 Sunderland
Sports Mole analyses the Premier League draw between Stoke City and Sunderland at the Britannia Stadium.
Apr 25, 17:27
Connor Wickham scores as Sunderland draw at Stoke City
Charlie Adam cancels out Conor Wickham's early strike as Stoke City and Sunderland draw 1-1.
Apr 25, 16:56
Half-Time Report: Stoke City, Sunderland level at the break
Charlie Adam's firm drive from the edge of the box brings Stoke City level with Sunderland at half time.
Apr 25, 15:54
Live Commentary: Stoke City 1-1 Sunderland - as it happened
Sports Mole brings you live text commentary of the Premier League match between Stoke City and Sunderland at the Britannia Stadium.
Apr 25, 14:00
Connor Wickham: "We're in a positive position"
Sunderland forward Connor Wickham believes that the club should be looking up the Premier League table despite being just three points clear of the relegation zone.
Apr 17, 20:05
Player Ratings: Sunderland 1-4 Crystal Palace
Sports Mole takes a look at the players involved in today's Premier League clash between Sunderland and Crystal Palace.
Apr 11, 18:26
Dick Advocaat criticises Sunderland players after Crystal Palace drubbing
Sunderland manager Dick Advocaat labels his side "not good enough" after they were thrashed 4-1 by Crystal Palace.
Apr 11, 17:47
Match Analysis: Sunderland 1-4 Crystal Palace
Sports Mole takes a closer look at today's game between Sunderland and Crystal Palace, in which the Eagles ran out 4-1 winners.
Apr 11, 17:38
Crystal Palace thrash Sunderland at Stadium of Light
Yannick Bolasie nets a hat-trick as Crystal Palace record a 4-1 victory away at Sunderland.
Apr 11, 16:58
Preview: Sunderland vs. Crystal Palace
Sports Mole previews the Premier League match between Sunderland and Crystal Palace at the Stadium of Light.
Apr 9, 18:58
Connor Wickham eager for Sunderland momentum following derby win
Connor Wickham reveals that he is eager for Sunderland to build on their derby win over Newcastle.
Apr 8, 16:34
Sunderland secure Wear-Tyne derby bragging rights with Jermain Defoe stunner
Sunderland triumph in the Wear-Tyne derby as Jermain Defoe's first-half volley gives the Black Cats a 1-0 victory over Newcastle United at the Stadium of Light.
Apr 5, 17:53
Half-Time Report: Jermain Defoe volley gives dominant Sunderland the lead in Wear-Tyne derby
Sunderland lead Newcastle United 1-0 at the break of the Wear-Tyne derby at the Stadium of Light, thanks to Jermain Defoe's goal on the stroke of half time.
Apr 5, 16:49
Connor Wickham frustrated by England Under-21s absence
Connor Wickham insists that he does not know the reason behind Gareth Southgate's decision not to consider him for the England Under-21s squad.
Mar 25, 05:39
Match Analysis: West Ham United 1-0 Sunderland
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at West Ham's late 1-0 victory over Sunderland in Dick Advocaat's first match in charge of the Black Cats.
Mar 21, 20:15
Late Diafra Sakho goal gives West Ham United Premier League win over Sunderland
Diafra Sakho scores an 88th-minute winner as West Ham defeat Sunderland 1-0 in the Premier League.
Mar 21, 19:21
Half-Time Report: Goalless between West Ham United, Sunderland
It is goalless at the break between West Ham and Sunderland in their Premier League clash at Upton Park.
Mar 21, 18:18
Team News: Adam Johnson named on Sunderland bench for trip to West Ham United
Adam Johnson is named on the bench for Sunderland's Premier League visit to West Ham after his suspension following his recent arrest is lifted.
Mar 21, 17:16
Aston Villa thrash Sunderland
Christian Benteke and Gabriel Agbonlahor each score twice to give Aston Villa a 4-0 win over Sunderland at the Stadium of Light.
Mar 14, 16:55
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
Connor Wickham turns to home advantage for Aston Villa clash
Sunderland striker Connor Wickham is hopeful that Saturday's home support will push the team to victory against Aston Villa.
Mar 11, 11:49
Gus Poyet "pleased" with Hull City point
Sunderland manager Gus Poyet believes that his side's 1-1 draw with Hull City at the KC Stadium was a good result for the Black Cats.
Mar 4, 12:33
Match Analysis: Manchester United 2-0 Sunderland
Sports Mole takes a look back over Manchester United's 2-0 victory at the expense of 10-man Sunderland.
Feb 28, 17:22
Wayne Rooney brace helps Manchester United see off Sunderland
Wayne Rooney's brace helps Manchester United bag a 2-0 win in Saturday afternoon's Premier League clash at Old Trafford.
Feb 28, 16:51
Half-Time Report: Manchester United, Sunderland goalless at the break
Manchester United and Sunderland are goalless at half time in Saturday afternoon's Premier League clash at Old Trafford.
Feb 28, 15:47
Team News: Radamel Falcao starts against Sunderland
Manchester United reinstate Radamel Falcao to their starting XI for their home Premier League clash on Saturday afternoon against Sunderland.
Feb 28, 14:17
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
Ex-Sunderland boss Peter Reid offers advice to Gus Poyet
Former Sunderland manager Peter Reid tells Gus Poyet that his current Black Cats side should be playing a more direct style of football.
Feb 24, 09:32
Match Analysis: Sunderland 0-0 West Bromwich Albion
Sports Mole analyses the goalless draw between Sunderland and West Bromwich Albion in the Premier League.
Feb 21, 17:44
Sunderland, West Bromwich Albion share spoils in goalless draw
Sunderland and West Bromwich Albion draw 0-0 in a disappointing encounter at the Stadium of Light.
Feb 21, 16:55
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
Bradford City stun Sunderland to keep FA Cup dream alive
Jon Stead scores against former employers Sunderland to help Bradford City on their way to a 2-0 victory over the Black Cats in the FA Cup fifth round.
Feb 15, 16:22
Team News: Connor Wickham starts for Sunderland
Connor Wickham returns from a calf injury to start against Queens Park Rangers in the Premier League.
Feb 10, 19:36
Live Commentary: Sunderland 0-2 Queens Park Rangers - as it happened
Sports Mole brings you live text commentary of the Premier League match between Sunderland and Queens Park Rangers at the Stadium of Light.
Feb 10, 18:45
