Gus Poyet: 'Referee performance was not acceptable'
Sunderland manager Gus Poyet criticises referee Craig Pawson for his inconsistent performance in their 1-0 home defeat to Liverpool in the Premier League.
Jan 11, 14:26
Gus Poyet praises new father Adam Johnson's attitude
Sunderland boss Gus Poyet praises Adam Johnson's attitude after the winger's lack of training as a result of becoming a father prior to the defeat to Liverpool.
Jan 10, 17:16
Gus Poyet ready to make "strong decisions" at Sunderland
Gus Poyet states that he is ready to make some "strong decisions" at Sunderland in an attempt to turn their form around after another defeat to Liverpool.
Jan 10, 16:10
Match Analysis: Sunderland 0-1 Liverpool
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at Liverpool's 1-0 win over Sunderland at the Stadium of Light.
Jan 10, 15:29
Lazar Markovic strike enough for Liverpool
Lazar Markovic scores early on to give Liverpool a 1-0 win over 10-man Sunderland in the Premier League.
Jan 10, 14:37
Steven Fletcher suffers groin injury
A groin injury keeps Steven Fletcher out of Sunderland's home encounter against Liverpool.
Jan 10, 12:43
Gus Poyet: 'No offers for Jozy Altidore'
Sunderland manager Gus Poyet plays down speculation of Jozy Altidore leaving the club by revealing that he has received no offers for him.
Jan 10, 12:05
Team News: Fabio Borini starts for Liverpool against Sunderland
Fabio Borini is given a rare start for Liverpool in their match against Sunderland in the Premier League.
Jan 10, 11:53
Live Commentary: Sunderland 0-1 Liverpool - as it happened
Relive Liverpool's 1-0 win over Sunderland as Lazar Markovic's goal hands the visitors all three points at the Stadium of Light.
Jan 10, 11:45
Gus Poyet: 'Premier League will miss Steven Gerrard'
Gus Poyet says that Sunderland fans should savour Steven Gerrard's presence in Liverpool's trip to the Stadium of Light.
Jan 10, 11:18
Gus Poyet: Lee Cattermole "touch and go" for Liverpool clash
Sunderland boss Gus Poyet admits that Lee Cattermole is "touch and go" in a battle for fitness to play against Liverpool in their Premier League clash at the Stadium of Light.
Jan 10, 06:04
Adam Johnson: 'Steven Gerrard leaving Premier League too early'
Sunderland winger Adam Johnson feels that Steven Gerrard is leaving the Premier League too early in his career following his decision to move from Liverpool.
Jan 10, 02:20
Report: Toronto FC interested in Jozy Altidore
Toronto FC are reportedly the frontrunners to sign Sunderland striker Jozy Altidore, who has been linked with a return to the MLS.
Jan 9, 22:34
Gus Poyet: 'Sunderland must be more clinical at home'
Sunderland manager Gus Poyet believes that his side needs to be more "clinical" at the Stadium of Light in the second half of the Premier League season.
Jan 9, 22:19
Preview: Sunderland vs. Liverpool
Sports Mole previews Liverpool's trip to Sunderland as Steven Gerrard begins his Premier League farewell, having confirmed his future move to the LA Galaxy.
Jan 8, 19:01
Sunderland baulk at £8m Virgil van Dijk valuation?
Sunderland are interested in signing sought-after centre-back Virgil van Djik, but would not be willing to meet Celtic's £8m valuation of the Dutchman in January.
Jan 7, 11:24
Mid-season report: Brighton & Hove Albion
Sports Mole recaps Brighton & Hove Albion's first half of the season as Sami Hyypia struggled in his first management role in England.
Jan 6, 18:00
Report: Sunderland weigh up £8m bid for Celtic defender Virgil van Dijk
Sunderland boss Gus Poyet is reportedly preparing to bid £8m for Celtic defender Virgil van Dijk in this window.
Jan 6, 05:57
Sunderland boss Gus Poyet: 'We must be more clinical in front of goal'
Sunderland boss Gus Poyet is unimpressed with his side in front of goal after they failed to kill off Leeds United in the FA Cup.
Jan 5, 04:04
Sunderland see off Leeds United in FA Cup third round
Sunderland defeat Leeds United 1-0 in the third round of the FA Cup thanks to a first-half strike from Patrick van Aanholt.
Jan 4, 14:58
Half-Time Report: Patrick van Aanholt strike gives Sunderland lead over Leeds United
Patrick van Aanholt's strike gives Sunderland a 1-0 lead over Leeds United at the break of their FA Cup third-round clash at the Stadium of Light.
Jan 4, 13:53
Sunderland keen on West Bromwich Albion striker Brown Ideye?
West Bromwich Albion's club-record signing Brown Ideye is reportedly a January target of Sunderland, who missed out on the Nigerian's signature in the summer.
Jan 4, 11:53
Gus Poyet eyeing FA Cup run to build form
Sunderland boss Gus Poyet feels that a run in the FA Cup would be beneficial for his side to help them find a consistent run of form in the Premier League.
Jan 4, 02:14
Ricky Alvarez eagerly anticipating FA Cup bow
Sunderland winger Ricky Alvarez admits that he is eagerly anticipating playing his first game in the FA Cup when his side take on Leeds United in the third round.
Jan 3, 14:58
Preview: Sunderland vs. Leeds United
Sports Mole previews the third-round FA Cup tie between Premier League side Sunderland and Leeds United of the Championship.
Jan 2, 19:01
Gus Poyet stands by defensive tactics against Manchester City
Sunderland head coach Gus Poyet believes that his side were not good enough to play open football against Manchester City in the Black Cats' 3-2 defeat.
Jan 1, 17:41
Live Commentary: Manchester City 3-2 Sunderland - as it happened
Sports Mole brings you live coverage as Manchester City welcome travelling Sunderland to the Etihad Stadium in the Premier League on New Year's Day.
Jan 1, 14:00
Mid-season report: Sunderland
Sports Mole looks at Sunderland's performance during the first half of the new Premier League season.
Dec 31, 15:00
Kevin Phillips: 'Sunderland need a goalscorer'
Sunderland need to sign a new centre-forward during the January transfer window, according to Kevin Phillips.
Dec 31, 12:32
Gus Poyet eyes up striker
Gus Poyet reveals that he hopes to bolster Sunderland's striking options in the upcoming January transfer window.
Dec 31, 01:58
Preview: Manchester City vs. Sunderland
Sports Mole previews the Premier League clash between Manchester City and Sunderland as the title-chasing hosts attempt to begin 2015 with three home points.
Dec 30, 20:50
Report: Charis Mavrias to leave Sunderland on loan
A report claims that Greek youngster Charis Mavrias will leave Sunderland on loan in January.
Dec 30, 13:18
Report: Sunderland not interested in Fabio Borini
A report claims that Sunderland are not looking to sign Fabio Borini, who spent last season on loan at the Stadium of Light.
Dec 29, 13:59
Match Analysis: Aston Villa 0-0 Sunderland
Sports Mole analyses the Premier League match between Aston Villa and Sunderland at Villa Park.
Dec 28, 17:35
Live Commentary: Aston Villa 0-0 Sunderland - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live text updates of Sunderland's 10th Premier League draw of the season as they failed to break down 10-man Aston Villa in the Midlands.
Dec 28, 14:00
James Chester: Sunderland win was "massive" for Hull City
Hull City defender James Chester believes that their win over Sunderland provided a massive confidence boost to the squad following a 10-game winless run.
Dec 28, 02:26
Emanuele Giaccherini: 'We can quickly bounce back'
Fit-again Sunderland winger Emanuele Giaccherini is confident that his side can bounce back from their loss to Hull City in their upcoming Premier League matches.
Dec 28, 02:11
Preview: Aston Villa vs. Sunderland
Sports Mole previews the Premier League clash between Aston Villa and Sunderland as both teams look to bounce back from disappointing Boxing Day results.
Dec 27, 20:15
Sunderland's Billy Jones hopeful injury woes are behind him
Sunderland defender Billy Jones is hopeful that his injury woes are behind him after a difficult start to his career with the Black Cats.
Dec 27, 04:34
Emanuele Giaccherini disappointed to lose on return to action
Sunderland winger Emanuele Giaccherini concedes that he was frustrated that his side fell to defeat against Hull City as he made his comeback from injury.
Dec 27, 02:11
