Paolo Di Canio masterminded Sunderland’s first victory at St James’ Park in 13 years to give their Premier League survival hopes a massive boost while dragging Newcastle into the relegation scrap. In only the Italian’s second game in charge, his team delivered a devastating blow to their arch rivals as Stephane Sessegnon’s first-half goal was [...]
Former Sunderland manager Martin O’Neill says that he deserved to stay at the Stadium of Light until the end of the season after “saving the club” when it was “on its knees”. The Northern Irishman spoke for the first time about his sacking on 30 March to BBC Radio 5 Live’s Pat Murphy. Ex-Swindon boss [...]
Sunderland have put their faith in Paolo Di Canio to save them from relegation after the sacking of Martin O’Neill. The maverick Italian has been appointed as head coach on a 2½-year deal and will be introduced to the players at the training ground on Monday morning. Owner Ellis Short said on sunday night the [...]
Sunderland manager Martin O’Neill praises his team despite a 1-0 defeat to Arsenal at the Stadium of Light in the Premier League. Arsenal’s Santi Carzola scored in the first half but Sunderland squandered multiple chances for an equaliser, with Steven Fletcher and Titus Bramble going close. O’Neill says it was a “fantastic match” and doesn’t [...]
Saturday February 9, 2013 Kick off: 15:00 Day 26 Stadium of Light TEAM NEWS Sunderland winger James McClean is almost certainly out. The 23-year-old, who has not started the last three games, injured his ankle on Republic of Ireland duty in midweek and is unlikely to make the game. However, defender Carlos Cuellar could be [...]
QPR has been the busiest club in the january transfer window, good old Harry Redknapp could not resist in building Portsmouth 2.0. Wenger meanwhile ALMOST disappointed Arsenals fans but he manages to squeak 1 left back through the window, while Wilfred Zaha finally agrees a deal with the Devils. Here’s a list of ALL THE [...]
Liverpool got the New Year off to the best of possible starts on Wednesday by defeating Sunderland 3-0 at Anfield to move up to eighth place in the Premier League. First-half goals from Raheem Sterling and Luis Suarez put Brendan Rodgers’ men firmly in the driving seat and Suarez added a third in the second [...]
Interesting transfer news are out claiming that Sunderland are in talks to sign New York Red Bulls attacker Tim Cahill on-loan. It is said that the Everton legend is ready to return to the Premier League on-loan during the MLS offseason. According to the Sunday Sun, Martin O’Neill is keen to strengthen his side in [...]
Tottenham defeated Sunderland 2-1 during their Premier League match at the Stadium of Light. Former Manchester United defender John o’Shea opened the scoring for the home side in the 40th minute. An own goal by Cuellar in the 48th minute levelled the scoring and Tottenham winger Aaron Lennon scored the winner in the 51st minute [...]
Reports are out claiming that Adam Johnson was thrilled with victory over Manchester City. The Sunderland winger scored the only goal of the game against his former club as the Black Cats gave everything they had to shut out the champions. The 25 year old told safc.com : “You could see what it meant to [...]
Adam Johnson landed a Boxing Day blow to his former club’s Premier League title hopes by scoring the only goal as Sunderland beat Manchester City 1-0 at the Stadium of Light. Helped by a Joe Hart error, the former City winger’s effort crept in at the near post to give the Black Cats a famous [...]
Sunderland boss Martin O’Neill has declared that goalkeeper Simon Mignolet is not moving to Arsenal. O’Neill revealed that Mignolet is going nowhere – and reasserted his desire to add “quality” to his squad in the January transfer window. “We wouldn’t want to lose any of our key players next month,” he said. “I haven’t heard [...]
Manchester United retained their six-point lead at the top of the Premier League courtesy of a 3-1 win over Sunderland at Old Trafford. Sir Alex Ferguson’s side ensured they will top the table at Christmas thanks to a dominant first-half performance that saw both Robin van Persie and Tom Cleverley score excellent goals. Wayne Rooney [...]
It has been reported that Nemanja Vidic to play against Sunderland. Manchester United manager Sir Alex believes the 31 year old central defender will be ready to put an injury-blighted 16 months behind him — and plug the league leaders’ leaky defence. The United chief said: “It would have been crazy to play him against [...]
James McClean turned the clock back a year as Sunderland handed manager Martin O’Neill a long overdue Premier League victory. Twelve months to the day since making his senior debut for the Black Cats as a substitute in O’Neill’s first game in charge, a 2-1 win over Blackburn, the Republic of Ireland international fired them [...]
Arsenal wants Juventus Stephan Lichtsteiner to replace Sagna
Pictures: Moyes and Ferguson together at Carrington
ALL 102 Arsenal goals 2012/2013 season – VIDEO
Inter Milan 2-5 Udinese Highlights
The players have been absolutely exceptional – Wenger (Video)
West Brom 5-5 Man Utd Highlights
Man City 2-3 Norwich Highlights
Chelsea 2-1 Everton Highlights
Liverpool 1-0 QPR HighlightsNewcastle 0-1 Arsenal Highlights
Tottenham Hotspur 1-0 Sunderland
West Brom v Man Utd – TEAM NEWS (Rooney out, Sir Alex last game)
Newcastle v Arsenal – TEAM NEWS
Tottenham Hotspur v Sunderland – Team News
Chelsea v Everton – TEAM NEWS (Moyes last game)
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Djimi Traore Fantastic Strike for Seattle Sounders
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