Team News: Didier Drogba skippers Chelsea on final appearance
Ivorian forward Didier Drogba captains Chelsea against Sunderland in the Premier League.
May 24, 14:25
Costel Pantilimon would rather have points than plaudits for his performances
Sunderland keeper Costel Pantilimon is adamant that he would rather have his team be clear of the relegation zone than receive plaudits for his performances this season.
May 2, 02:15
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
Half-Time Report: John O'Shea own goal gifts Bradford City interval lead against Sunderland
An early own goal from John O'Shea puts Bradford City on the brink of another FA Cup upset, this time against Sunderland at Valley Parade.
Feb 15, 15:20
Sunderland come from behind to beat Fulham in FA Cup
Sunderland come from a goal down to beat Fulham 3-1 in their FA Cup fourth-round replay at Craven Cottage.
Feb 3, 21:39
Team News: Jermain Defoe starts for Sunderland at Fulham
Jermain Defoe starts for Sunderland against Fulham in their FA Cup fourth-round replay at Craven Cottage.
Feb 3, 18:53
Sunderland, Fulham face replay after goalless draw
Sunderland are held to a 0-0 draw by Fulham and will face an FA Cup fourth-round replay at Craven Cottage.
Jan 24, 16:51
Team News: Jermain Defoe starts second successive Sunderland game
Jermain Defoe starts upfront for Sunderland in their FA Cup fourth-round tie at home to Fulham.
Jan 24, 14:12
Preview: Sunderland vs. Fulham
Sports Mole looks ahead to Saturday's FA Cup fourth-round tie between Premier League side Sunderland and Fulham of the Championship.
Jan 22, 19:32
Player Ratings: Sunderland 1-1 Everton
Sports Mole rates the performances of the players on show during Sunderland's 1-1 home draw with Everton.
Nov 9, 16:20
Leighton Baines rescues hard-fought point for Everton
Leighton Baines fires a 76th-minute penalty to earn Everton a 1-1 draw at Sunderland.
Nov 9, 15:31
Team News: Costel Pantilimon starts for Sunderland
Costel Pantilimon starts in goal for Sunderland in their Premier League clash against Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park.
Nov 3, 19:13
Gus Poyet: 'We can't afford further mistakes'
Sunderland boss Gus Poyet insists that his side need to stop making mistakes if they are to get their season back on track ahead of their clash against Crystal Palace.
Nov 3, 03:53
Preview: Crystal Palace vs. Sunderland
Sports Mole previews the match between Crystal Palace and Sunderland at Selhurst Park.
Oct 31, 17:06
Fantasy Football advice: Week 10
Sports Mole looks ahead to the 10th weekend of Premier League action from a Fantasy Football point of view.
Oct 30, 13:17
Mathieu Flamini tips Vito Mannone to find form for Sunderland
Mathieu Flamini backs Sunderland goalkeeper Vito Mannone to return to his best form following his recent errors.
Oct 30, 04:58
Gus Poyet hints at dropping Vito Mannone
Sunderland manager Gus Poyet hints that he is ready to drop goalkeeper Vito Mannone for Costel Pantilimon following several error-strewn displays from the Italian.
Oct 29, 10:58
Don Hutchison: 'Gus Poyet must drop Vito Mannone'
Don Hutchison believes that goalkeeper Vito Mannone should be dropped to the bench for Sunderland's upcoming trip to Crystal Palace.
Oct 28, 14:10
Premier League weekend: Five talking points
Following the conclusion of the ninth round of Premier League matches, Sports Mole selects five of the biggest talking points.
Oct 28, 13:00
Sports Mole's Premier League Team of the Week
Sports Mole selects a Team of the Week from the ninth round of Premier League matches.
Oct 28, 10:55
Patrick van Aanholt: Sunderland have "got to move on"
Sunderland full-back Patrick van Aanholt encourages the team "to move on" from their recent errors.
Oct 27, 14:37
Danny Welbeck: 'Alexis Sanchez is a pleasure to play with'
Arsenal striker Danny Welbeck says that it is a "pleasure" to play alongside Alexis Sanchez, following his brace against Sunderland.
Oct 27, 10:58
Gus Poyet: 'Players angry after Arsenal defeat'
Sunderland boss Gus Poyet reveals that there was anger in his side's dressing room following their self-inflicted 2-0 defeat to Arsenal at the Stadium of Light.
Oct 26, 02:30
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain: 'Alexis Sanchez is our Luis Suarez'
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain likens Arsenal teammate Alexis Sanchez to Luis Suarez following his brace in Saturday's 2-0 Premier League win at Sunderland.
Oct 26, 01:49
Arsene Wenger sympathises with Vito Mannone over Sunderland gaffe
Arsene Wenger admits that he sympathises with Sunderland keeper and former recruit Vito Mannone for his error in Saturday's 2-0 defeat to Arsenal.
Oct 26, 01:00
Match Analysis: Sunderland 0-2 Arsenal
Sports Mole analyses the Premier League match between Sunderland and Arsenal at the Stadium of Light.
Oct 25, 17:37
Arsene Wenger pleased with important win over Sunderland
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger admits that he was pleased to see his side get back on track in the Premier League with a 2-0 victory over Sunderland at the Stadium of Light.
Oct 25, 17:24
Sunderland mistakes gift Arsenal win
Two defensive howlers from Sunderland gift Arsenal a 2-0 win in today's Premier League clash at the Stadium of Light.
Oct 25, 16:54
Half-Time Report: Farcical goal leaves Sunderland trailing to Arsenal
A Wes Brown mistake gifts Arsenal a goal with Sunderland losing 1-0 to the Gunners in today's Premier League clash at the Stadium of Light.
Oct 25, 15:48
Live Commentary: Sunderland 0-2 Arsenal - as it happened
Sports Mole's live text commentary of the Premier League match between Sunderland and Arsenal at the Stadium of Light.
Oct 25, 14:00
Preview: Sunderland vs. Arsenal
Sports Mole previews Sunderland's Premier League clash with Arsenal as the Black Cats seek a response to their humiliating 8-0 thrashing at the hands of Southampton.
Oct 23, 16:33
Fantasy Football advice: Week nine
Sports Mole looks ahead to the ninth weekend of Premier League action from a Fantasy Football point of view.
Oct 23, 14:03
Vito Mannone keen to reimburse Sunderland fans
Sunderland goalkeeper Vito Mannone says that he and his teammates will look to reimburse Black Cats fans who attended Saturday's 8-0 defeat away to Southampton.
Oct 19, 23:14
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
Half-Time Report: Southampton in command against Sunderland at St Mary's Stadium
Southampton hold a comfortable 3-0 lead at the break against Sunderland as an own goal from Santiago Vergini and strikes from Graziano Pelle and Jack Cork fire them ahead.
Oct 18, 15:49
Vito Mannone: 'Sunderland are very solid this season'
Sunderland goalkeeper Vito Mannone believes that the team have made a "very solid" start to the season.
Oct 5, 14:04
Vito Mannone hails Sunderland patience
Sunderland goalkeeper Vito Mannone lauds the perseverance of his teammates after they ended a six-game winless streak by beating Stoke on Saturday.
Oct 5, 02:11
Steven Fletcher fires Sunderland to first win of the season
Steven Fletcher scores twice as Sunderland get their first win of the season with a 3-1 victory over Stoke City.
Oct 4, 16:56
Half-Time Report: Sunderland in front at the break
Sunderland take a 2-1 lead in at half time against Stoke City in the Premier League.
Oct 4, 15:50
