Half-Time Report: Adam Johnson penalty puts Sunderland in front against rivals
A late penalty from Adam Johnson gives Sunderland a 1-0 half-time lead over 10-man rivals Newcastle United.
Oct 25, 12:52
Preview: Bournemouth vs. Tottenham Hotspur
Sports Mole takes a closer look at both teams ahead of Sunday's Premier League clash between Bournemouth and Tottenham Hotspur.
Oct 23, 17:10
Preview: Sunderland vs. Newcastle United
Sports Mole previews the Wear-Tyne derby between Sunderland and Newcastle United.
Oct 23, 17:02
Jermain Defoe: 'Newcastle United win could change everything for Sunderland'
Jermain Defoe tells Sunderland that a much-needed win over bitter rivals Newcastle United could be the catalyst to kick-start their season.
Oct 22, 00:22
Jermain Defoe not happy with bench role
Sunderland striker Jermain Defoe tells new boss Sam Allardyce that he is not happy to remain on the bench.
Oct 21, 11:19
Sunderland boss Sam Allardyce opts against Kevin Nolan reunion?
A report claims that Sunderland manager Sam Allardyce is no longer interested in signing free agent Kevin Nolan.
Oct 20, 13:29
Preview: West Bromwich Albion vs. Sunderland
Sports Mole previews the Premier League clash between West Bromwich Albion and Sunderland.
Oct 15, 18:56
Sam Allardyce considering Sunderland formation change to accommodate Jermain Defoe
New Sunderland boss Sam Allardyce reveals that he will consider a 4-4-2 formation in order to accommodate Jermain Defoe in his starting lineup.
Oct 15, 09:28
Sunderland boss Sam Allardyce: 'Goals not enough for Jermain Defoe'
Sam Allardyce warns striker Jermain Defoe that goals alone will not save Sunderland from relegation in the 2015-16 season.
Oct 14, 23:53
Premier League 2015-16 in numbers: Week 8
Sports Mole picks out a selection of statistics from each of the 10 Premier League matches that were played this weekend.
Oct 5, 11:14
Team News: Dick Advocaat makes three changes to Sunderland side
Dick Advocaat makes two changes to his Sunderland side against West Ham United for what could be his last game as Black Cats manager.
Oct 3, 14:07
Preview: Sunderland vs. West Ham United
Sports Mole previews this Saturday's Premier League match between Sunderland and West Ham United at the Stadium of Light.
Oct 1, 19:10
Team News: Antonio Valencia in at right-back for Manchester United
Antonio Valencia comes in at right-back for Manchester United against Sunderland in Louis van Gaal's only change to the team which beat Southampton last weekend.
Sep 26, 14:04
Preview: Manchester United vs. Sunderland
Sports Mole previews the Premier League encounter between Manchester United and Sunderland.
Sep 24, 19:09
In Off The Post: Sam Matterface's say on the weekend's Premier League action
In his weekly column for Sports Mole, Sam Matterface pays particular attention to the plights of Newcastle United and Sunderland.
Sep 22, 14:35
Danny Murphy: 'Jermain Defoe is not getting the right service'
Danny Murphy suggests that Sunderland striker Jermain Defoe is not getting enough goalscoring opportunities.
Sep 22, 11:58
Preview: Sunderland vs. Manchester City
Sports Mole previews Sunderland's League Cup clash as they welcome travelling Manchester City to the Stadium of Light in the third round.
Sep 21, 17:28
Bournemouth see off Sunderland
Two goals inside the opening 10 minutes from Callum Wilson and Matt Ritchie lead Bournemouth to a 2-0 victory over an abject Sunderland side.
Sep 19, 16:58
Half-Time Report: Bournemouth lead Sunderland at break
Callum Wilson's fifth goal of the season and Matt Ritchie's strike give Bournemouth a 2-0 lead over Sunderland at the Vitality Stadium.
Sep 19, 15:49
On this day: Alan Shearer hits five in Newcastle United rout
On this day in 1999, Alan Shearer found the net five times to help Newcastle United on their way to an 8-0 win over Sheffield Wednesday in the Premier League.
Sep 19, 08:00
Eddie Howe: 'Jermain Defoe scores special goals'
Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe describes Sunderland striker Jermain Defoe as "special" ahead of the two sides' meeting in the Premier League.
Sep 18, 19:49
On this day: Portsmouth play first game on European stage
On this day in 2008, Portsmouth marked their debut on the European stage with a 2-0 win over Vitoria de Guimaraes in the UEFA Cup first round.
Sep 18, 08:00
Jan Vertonghen: "We had a bit of luck" in win over Sunderland
Tottenham Hotspur defender Jan Vertonghen concedes that his side benefited from a bit of fortune in their 1-0 win over Sunderland at the Stadium of Light.
Sep 13, 16:22
Match Analysis: Sunderland 0-1 Tottenham Hotspur
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at Tottenham Hotspur's narrow 1-0 victory over Sunderland at the Stadium of Light.
Sep 13, 16:19
Tottenham Hotspur boss Mauricio Pochettino: "We deserved to win"
Tottenham Hotspur boss Mauricio Pochettino believes that his side deserved their 1-0 victory over Sunderland at the Stadium of Light.
Sep 13, 16:04
Ryan Mason gets Tottenham Hotspur off the mark with first Premier League win
Ryan Mason scores the only goal of the game to earn Tottenham Hotspur a 1-0 win over a winless Sunderland at the Stadium of Light.
Sep 13, 15:23
Half-Time Report: Sunderland, Tottenham Hotspur level at break
Sunderland head into half time level with Tottenham Hotspur despite Jermain Defoe hitting the woodwork in a goalless first half at the Stadium of Light.
Sep 13, 14:17
Live Commentary: Sunderland 0-1 Tottenham Hotspur - as it happened
Relive Tottenham Hotspur's 1-0 victory over Sunderland at the Stadium of Light as Ryan Mason's goal hands Spurs their first win of the new season.
Sep 13, 12:30
Fantasy Football Advice: Week Five
Sports Mole previews week five of the Premier League from a fantasy football point of view.
Sep 11, 09:59
Dick Advocaat: 'Jermain Defoe will not be used as a striker'
Sunderland boss Dick Advocaat claims that Jermain Defoe will not be used as a striker in his 4-3-3 formation.
Sep 10, 03:07
Euro 2016: England's striking options
Sports Mole takes a closer look at the striking options available to Roy Hodgson heading into next summer's European Championship in France.
Sep 8, 13:05
Jermain Defoe "looking forward" to Tottenham Hotspur clash
Sunderland striker Jermain Defoe admits that he is looking forward to facing former side Tottenham Hotspur after the international break.
Sep 6, 12:52
England's biggest away wins
Sports Mole looks back at England's biggest away victories ahead of their Euro 2016 qualifier with San Marino.
Sep 5, 14:44
On this day: England stunned by Austria fightback
On this day in 2004, England began their qualification campaign for the 2006 World Cup Finals with a 2-2 draw away in Austria.
Sep 4, 08:00
On this day: Peter Crouch, Jermain Defoe doubles sink Andorra
Nine years ago today, Peter Crouch and Jermain Defoe scored braces as England thrashed Andorra in a Euro 2008 qualifier.
Sep 2, 08:00
Sunderland hold on against Aston Villa
A second-half goal from Jeremain Lens helps Sunderland to a 2-2 draw against Aston Villa at Villa Park.
Aug 29, 16:56
Team News: Adama Traore absent for Aston Villa, Ola Toivonen starts on Sunderland bench
Adama Traore is absent for Aston Villa's match against Sunderland this afternoon with an ankle injury, while newcomer Ola Toivonen starts on the bench for the visitors.
Aug 29, 14:33
Jermain Defoe hopeful of England recall
Sunderland striker Jermain Defoe believes that he can force his way back into the England squad with his performances this season.
Aug 28, 05:59
Preview: Aston Villa vs. Sunderland
Sports Mole looks ahead to Sunderland's trip to Aston Villa in the Premier League.
Aug 27, 15:50
Sunderland's Dick Advocaat 'worried' about defensive errors against Exeter
Sunderland head coach Dick Advocaat admits that he is 'worried' about the team's defensive errors that led to three goals in the Black Cats' eventual win over Exeter.
Aug 26, 08:30
