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Paolo Di Canio: 'My destiny is to manage West Ham United'
Former West Ham United crowd favourite Paolo Di Canio claims that it is his "destiny" to one day return to Upton Park as manager.
Jan 26, 09:17
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Paolo Di Canio: 'Tom Huddlestone was keen on Sunderland move'
Former Sunderland boss Paolo Di Canio reveals that he had the opportunity to sign four-time England international Tom Huddlestone during his time at the Stadium of Light.
Jan 26, 01:19
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Paolo Di Canio blasts "rotten" Phil Bardsley, Lee Cattermole
Former Sunderland manager Paolo Di Canio brands Phil Bardsley and Lee Cattermole as "unprofessional" and "rotten".
Jan 26, 01:02
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Paolo Di Canio: 'I'm ready to return to management'
Former Sunderland manager Paolo Di Canio says that he wants another job in football management.
Jan 24, 23:30
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Top five goalkeeping blunders
Sports Mole rounds up five of the best goalkeeping blunders, with a nod to David de Gea's howler against Sunderland.
Jan 24, 11:54
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Gus Poyet: 'Players must care about the ball'
Sunderland manager Gus Poyet says that his teams must 'keep the ball happy' during their matches.
Jan 17, 20:44
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Sunderland confirm sacking of director of football Roberto De Fanti
Sunderland confirm that they have parted company with director of football Roberto De Fanti.
Jan 17, 16:24
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Sunderland 'sack director of football Roberto De Fanti'
Sunderland reportedly sack director of football Roberto De Fanti seven months after he took on the role at the Stadium of Light.
Jan 17, 15:03
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Mid-season report: Sunderland
Sports Mole looks back at the first four-and-a-half months of what has been a troubled season for Sunderland.
Jan 1, 00:53
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Paolo Di Canio: 'I will not work under Claudio Lotito'
Paolo Di Canio claims that he would not take the Lazio manager's job while Claudio Lotito is club president.
Dec 24, 06:37
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Gus Poyet: 'Time is running out for Sunderland'
Sunderland boss Gus Poyet delivers a stark warning to his team following yesterday's goalless draw at home to Norwich City.
Dec 22, 05:32
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Chris Hughton backs Gus Poyet to succeed at Sunderland
Chris Hughton believes that Gus Poyet can save Sunderland from relegation this season.
Dec 21, 04:07
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Top five Premier League volleys
Sports Mole picks out five of the best volleys ever seen in the Premier League.
Dec 20, 11:57
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
On this day: Paolo Di Canio displays sporting side
Thirteen years ago today, Paolo Di Canio showed his sporting side by catching the ball while the Everton goalkeeper was down injured.
Dec 16, 09:46
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Lee Cattermole: 'Gus Poyet can keep Sunderland up'
Sunderland midfielder Lee Cattermole says that manager Gus Poyet has told the club's players that they can avoid relegation this season.
Dec 15, 15:28
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Gus Poyet: 'January plans depend on results'
Sunderland manager Gus Poyet admits that his January transfer activity will depend on where the club's upcoming results leave the Premier League strugglers in the table.
Dec 13, 22:34
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
On this day: West Ham United win at Old Trafford
Back on this day in 2001, West Ham United won in the league at Old Trafford for the first time in 15 years.
Dec 8, 09:48
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Augsburg unlikely to move for Sunderland's Ji Dong-Won in January
Augsburg general manager Stefan Reuter hints that a January move for Sunderland forward Ji Dong-Won is unlikely.
Dec 4, 19:47
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Live Commentary: Sunderland vs. Chelsea - as it happened
Sports Mole's live commentary of Sunderland's match with Chelsea.
Dec 4, 18:42
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Phil Bardsley confident of Sunderland survival
Phil Bardsley insists that Sunderland are good enough to stay in the Premier League.
Nov 26, 08:55
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Match Analysis: Stoke City 2-0 Sunderland
Sports Mole analyses Stoke City's 2-0 win over Sunderland at the Britannia Stadium.
Nov 23, 17:55
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Gus Poyet warns Sunderland over transfer policy
Gus Poyet says that he will leave Sunderland if he is not given the final say on transfer targets.
Nov 22, 05:51
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Sunderland's Gus Poyet picks out January transfer targets
Sunderland head coach Gus Poyet insists that he wants to move quickly in the January transfer window following a meeting with director of football Roberto de Fanti.
Nov 21, 18:47
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Steven Fletcher confident Sunderland's new style will keep them up
Steven Fletcher believes that Sunderland's new passing style of play will help keep the club in the Premier League.
Nov 21, 10:53
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Phil Bardsley: 'There's a long way to go for Sunderland'
Phil Bardsley says that Sunderland need to build on their momentum from their victory over Manchester City.
Nov 19, 11:01
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Sunderland's Phil Bardsley "delighted" for Wes Brown comeback
Sunderland defender Phil Bardsley hails "top fella" Wes Brown following his return from a lengthy stint on the sidelines with injury.
Nov 18, 10:10
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Martin O'Neill disputes Paolo Di Canio claims
Martin O'Neill says that Paolo Di Canio is off the mark with claims that he spent £40m as manager of Sunderland, while adding that it was a player he signed - Steven Fletcher - that kept the team up.
Nov 16, 02:16
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Paolo Di Canio wants to manage again in England
Paolo Di Canio says that he wants to manage another club in England after his failed attempt at Sunderland.
Nov 15, 09:14
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Paolo Di Canio slams Martin O'Neill
Paolo Di Canio slams Martin O'Neill for calling him a "charlatan" and says that he can teach the Northern Irishman the meaning of the word.
Nov 15, 08:08
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Phil Bardsley wants Sunderland stay
Sunderland defender Phil Bardsley declares that he wants to stay at the Stadium of Light as he is enjoying a new lease of life under Gus Poyet.
Nov 12, 05:35
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Niall Quinn hails Ellis Short
Niall Quinn believes that Sunderland chairman Ellis Short deserves credit for not shirking his responsibilities by sacking Paolo Di Canio and hiring Gus Poyet.
Nov 11, 20:31
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Niall Quinn: 'Paolo Di Canio reign was a debacle'
Former Sunderland chairman Niall Quinn labels Paolo Di Canio's time in charge of the club as a "debacle" and is impressed with the start his successor Gus Poyet has made.
Nov 11, 19:54
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Martin O'Neill happy with 'phoney' Paolo Di Canio Sunderland failings
Martin O'Neill labels Paolo Di Canio as a "managerial charlatan".
Nov 11, 08:53
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Paolo Di Canio ordered Sunderland team bus to leave without El-Hadji Ba?
Paolo Di Canio reportedly ordered the Sunderland team bus to leave El-Hadji Ba behind during his time at the club.
Oct 29, 13:56
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Jack Colback hoping for midfield run
Sunderland's Jack Colback reveals that he is hoping to continue in midfield under new manager Gus Poyet.
Oct 29, 13:54
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Gus Poyet: 'Sunderland will improve important Lee Cattermole'
Gus Poyet says that Lee Cattermole will prove to the rest of the Premier League that he is a better player than many think he is for Sunderland.
Oct 28, 08:05
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Paolo Di Canio linked with Bristol City post
Paolo Di Canio is reportedly a target for Bristol City as doubt surrounds the future of current boss Sean O'Driscoll.
Oct 27, 02:51
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Steven Fletcher: 'Paolo Di Canio didn't want us to smile'
Steven Fletcher claims the atmosphere at Sunderland while Paolo Di Canio was in charge was intimidating.
Oct 27, 01:33
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Lee Cattermole considered leaving Sunderland
Sunderland midfielder Lee Cattermole reveals that he considered leaving the club in the summer.
Oct 26, 15:05
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Preview: Sunderland vs. Newcastle United
Sports Mole looks ahead to the Wear-Tyne derby between Sunderland and Newcastle United at the Stadium of Light.
Oct 25, 16:12
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Today's games header
Tables header RHS
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Liverpool14112129111835
2Chelsea1594235181731
3Arsenal1585229151429
4Manchester CityMan City158342721627
5Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest157441918125
6Aston Villa157442323025
7Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton156632522324
8Bournemouth157352320324
9Brentford157263128323
10Fulham156542220223
11Tottenham HotspurSpurs1562731191220
12Newcastle UnitedNewcastle155551921-220
13Manchester UnitedMan Utd155461918119
14West Ham UnitedWest Ham155372028-818
15Everton143561421-714
16Leicester CityLeicester153572130-914
17Crystal Palace152761420-613
18Ipswich TownIpswich151681427-139
19Wolverhampton WanderersWolves1523102338-159
20Southampton1512121131-205


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