Team News: Charles N'Zogbia and Andreas Weimann come in for Aston Villa
Aston Villa make two changes to their starting XI for the visit of Sunderland, with Charles N'Zogbia and Andreas Weimann replacing Jores Okore and Gabriel Agbonlahor.
Dec 28, 14:43
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
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
Team News: One change each for Sunderland, West Ham United
Sunderland and West Ham United both make one change each ahead of Saturday's Premier League clash at the Stadium of Light.
Dec 13, 14:16
Preview: Sunderland vs. West Ham United
Sports Mole previews West Ham's Premier League visit to Sunderland as Sam Allardyce's men go in search of a fourth straight win which would see them regain third place.
Dec 12, 09:11
Sunderland's Liam Bridcutt wants midfield competition
Sunderland midfielder Liam Bridcutt hopes that his performance against Liverpool has given manager Gus Poyet a selection problem.
Dec 8, 11:58
Team News: Lee Cattermole returns for Sunderland
Lee Cattermole returns for Sunderland as the Black Cats' only change ahead of facing Leicester City at the King Power Stadium.
Nov 22, 14:40
Live Commentary: Leicester City 0-0 Sunderland - as it happened
Sports Mole's live text commentary of the Premier League match between Leicester City and Sunderland at the King Power Stadium.
Nov 22, 14:00
Preview: Leicester City vs. Sunderland
Sports Mole previews the Premier League clash between Leicester and Sunderland at the King Power Stadium, as the Foxes seek to end a winless run of six games.
Nov 20, 19:48
Liam Bridcutt will not mimic Lee Cattermole's style to win Sunderland place
Sunderland midfielder Liam Bridcutt will not change his style of play to impress manager Gus Poyet.
Nov 15, 07:39
Team News: Sylvain Distin returns for Everton at Sunderland
Sylvain Distin is picked to start in central defence for Everton against Sunderland for what will be his first Premier League appearance in over a month.
Nov 9, 12:48
Preview: Sunderland vs. Everton
Sports Mole looks ahead to Sunday's Premier League clash between Sunderland and Everton at the Stadium of Light.
Nov 7, 16:45
Match Analysis: Crystal Palace 1-3 Sunderland
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at Sunderland's 3-1 victory over Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park this evening.
Nov 3, 22:36
Steven Fletcher double hands Sunderland victory against Crystal Palace
Steven Fletcher scores twice as Sunderland earn a 3-1 win against Crystal Palace in their Premier League match at Selhurst Park.
Nov 3, 21:58
Player Ratings: Southampton 8-0 Sunderland
Sports Mole rates and slates the players involved during Southampton's 8-0 Premier League humiliation of Sunderland on Saturday.
Oct 18, 18:27
Match Analysis: Southampton 8-0 Sunderland
Sports Mole assesses Southampton's 8-0 hammering of Sunderland in the Premier League at St Mary's Stadium this afternoon.
Oct 18, 17:46
Southampton put eight past Sunderland in thumping win
Southampton hammer Sunderland 8-0 in their Premier League clash at St Mary's Stadium as Graziano Pelle continues his fine season with a brace against the Black Cats.
Oct 18, 16:54
Team News: Sunderland, Stoke City make widespread changes ahead of Cup tie
Sunderland and Stoke City make numerous changes to their respective squads ahead of their League Cup clash at the Stadium of Light this evening.
Sep 23, 19:38
Preview: Sunderland vs. Stoke City
Sports Mole peers ahead to the all-Premier League third-round Capital One Cup tie between Sunderland and Stoke City.
Sep 22, 15:09
Preview: Queens Park Rangers vs. Sunderland
Sports Mole previews the clash between QPR and Sunderland at Loftus Road, as Harry Redknapp's side seek a first Premier League point against the unbeaten Black Cats.
Aug 28, 18:50
Three players Sunderland should sign
Sports Mole picks out three transfer targets to improve Gus Poyet's Sunderland squad.
Jul 22, 11:54
Liam Bridcutt wants to impress at Sunderland
Sunderland midfielder Liam Bridcutt insists that there is more to come from him next season.
May 26, 09:11
Team News: Lee Cattermole out for Sunderland
Sunderland leave out Lee Cattermole for their last game of the season against Swansea City, but Sebastian Larsson is declared fit to start.
May 11, 14:27
Preview: Sunderland vs. Swansea City
Sports Mole previews the Premier League match between Sunderland and Swansea at the Stadium of Light, with the hosts having already secured a "miraculous" escape.
May 9, 17:51
Preview: Manchester City vs. Sunderland
Sports Mole looks ahead to the Premier League clash between Manchester City and Sunderland at the Etihad Stadium.
Apr 14, 12:56
Team News: Fabio Borini returns for Sunderland
Fabio Borini comes into the Sunderland starting lineup as one of three changes from their loss to Liverpool, while West Ham are forced into one change of their own.
Mar 31, 19:13
Liam Bridcutt apologises to Sunderland fans
Sunderland midfielder Liam Bridcutt apologises to the club's travelling fans following Saturday's 2-0 defeat at Norwich City.
Mar 23, 11:21
Liam Bridcutt reveals admiration for Gus Poyet
Liam Bridcutt admits that he has always looked up to Sunderland manager Gus Poyet.
Mar 21, 04:40
Team News: Changes for Sunderland, Crystal Palace
Sunderland and Crystal Palace make changes to their teams for the Premier League match this afternoon.
Mar 15, 14:45
Liam Bridcutt welcomes competition for places at Sunderland
Liam Bridcutt says that fighting for a first-team spot at Sunderland is a positive thing.
Mar 15, 09:10
Preview: Sunderland vs. Crystal Palace
Sports Mole previews the crucial bottom-of-the-table Premier League clash between relegation rivals Sunderland and Crystal Palace at the Stadium of Light.
Mar 13, 13:05
Gus Poyet: 'Liam Bridcutt may find it tough to earn spot in team'
Gus Poyet admits that it will be difficult for Liam Bridcutt to hold down a place in the Sunderland team.
Mar 8, 14:59
Team News: Sergio Aguero returns for Manchester City
Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero returns from a hamstring injury to start in this afternoon's Capital One Cup final against Sunderland.
Mar 2, 13:20
Team News: Sunderland unchanged for Hull City clash
Gus Poyet names an unchanged Sunderland lineup against Hull City, who have Jake Livermore back in their first XI.
Feb 8, 14:33
Preview: Sunderland vs. Hull City
Sports Mole previews the Premier League clash between improving Sunderland and out-of-form Hull City as Tigers boss Steve Bruce returns to the Stadium of Light.
Feb 6, 21:05
Liam Bridcutt delighted with Sunderland debut in Tyne-Wear derby
Liam Bridcutt admits that even he was surprised with how well his Sunderland debut went, as the Black Cats beat Tyne-Wear rivals Newcastle United 3-0 at St James' Park.
Feb 4, 00:18
Team News: Few changes in Tyne-Wear derby
Newcastle United make just one change for today's Premier League derby at home to Sunderland, with Shola Ameobi replacing the suspended Loic Remy.
Feb 1, 12:12
The Premier League's January transfer window review
Sports Mole reviews the business that each Premier League club carried out during the January transfer window.
Feb 1, 11:41
Gus Poyet delighted with Liam Bridcutt capture
Gus Poyet calls Liam Bridcutt a "great acquisition" after the midfielder joins from Brighton & Hove Albion.
Jan 31, 20:23
West Bromwich Albion interested in Craig Gardner?
West Brom are reportedly considering offering Sunderland midfielder Craig Gardner, formerly of Aston Villa and Birmingham, a route back to the Midlands.
Jan 31, 19:22
