Sunderland will not face a points deduction from the Premier League in the continuing row over fielding Ji Dong-won with incomplete registration.

Steve Bruce believes his former club Sunderland could be “in serious trouble” after it emerged the north-east club were fined for fielding striker Ji Dong-won in four Premier League games for which he was technically ineligible.

Sunderland are confident they will not face further punishment for allegedly fielding striker Ji Dong-won in four games for which he was ineligible.

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Crystal Palace 3 Sunderland 1

Crystal Palace 3 Sunderland 1

Sunderland 0 Fulham 1

Jozy Altidore will arrive on Wearside tomorrow to complete his move to Sunderland.

Sunderland have confirmed the impending departures of Titus Bramble and Matt Kilgallon.

A list of all the confirmed deadline day signings so far.

Sunderland boss Martin O’Neill will spend the final few days of the transfer window desperately trying to land striking reinforcements.

Sunderland midfielder David Meyler was today in talks with npower Championship side Hull over a permanent move.

Sunderland have expressed an interest in bringing former Newcastle striker Michael Owen back to the north-east.

Sunderland boss Martin O’Neill is convinced big-money signings Steven Fletcher and Adam Johnson will bring the flair back to the Stadium of Light.

Sunderland striker Asamoah Gyan’s long-term future could become clearer later this week.

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Sunderland boss Martin O’Neill has hinted that record signing Asamoah Gyan is unlikely to return to the club.

Everton 4 Sunderland 0

JAMES McCLEAN is hoping his impressive display in Sunderland’s dramatic 1-0 victory over Premier League leaders Manchester City will be enough to earn him a starting berth against Wigan tonight.

ROBERTO MANCINI admitted his concerns over Manchester City’s title credentials after they stumbled to a shock defeat at Sunderland.

AS belated birthday presents go, it wasn’t too shoddy. Just when Alex Ferguson might have been forgiven for thinking that turning 70 wasn’t worth the bother, there was Martin O’Neill, bearing gifts.

John O’Shea paid tribute to manager Martin O’Neill for inspiring Sunderland to a 1-0 win over Barclays Premier League leaders Manchester City.

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MARTIN O’NEILL has been hotly tipped to take over at Sunderland after Steve Bruce was axed by the club last night.

Sunderland 0 Fulham 0

Sunderland striker Connor Wickham suffered no serious damage when he injured his knee at Manchester United, the club has confirmed.

THIS has been a week about statistics, about dwelling upon the past, for Alex Ferguson and Manchester United as, arguably, the greatest manager in the history of British football reached 25 years as the supreme commander at Old Trafford.

SUNDERLAND boss Steve Bruce expects Darren Bent to face a hot reception from the home fans when he makes his first return to the Stadium of Light with Aston Villa this afternoon.

Sunderland boss Steve Bruce will welcome back two of his key men for Saturday’s crucial Barclays Premier League trip to Bolton.

Sunderland will be without striker Nicklas Bendtner for their Barclays Premier League visit to his parent club Arsenal on Sunday.

CHELSEA striker Daniel Sturridge feared Wes Brown would rob him of his wonder goal at Sunderland.

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Sunderland 0 Newcastle 1

Sunderland defender John O’Shea will have to wait to make his Barclays Premier League debut for the club after being ruled out of tomorrow’s trip to Liverpool.

Sunderland expect defender John O'Shea to miss this Saturday's Premier League opener against Liverpool.

Sunderland have today completed the signing of Republic of Ireland midfielder James McClean from Derry City for a fee of £350,000.

Manchester United defender Wes Brown has completed his move to Sunderland after agreeing a four-year deal.

MANCHESTER UNITED defender Wes Brown was having a medical at Sunderland last night as manager Steve Bruce edged closer to another summer signing — and he could be closely followed by Ireland’s John O’Shea.

Manchester United defender Wes Brown is expected to have a medical at Sunderland this evening as manager Steve Bruce edges closer to another summer signing.

Steve Bruce will this week step up his efforts to persuade a trio of Manchester United players to swap Old Trafford for Sunderland.

Sunderland boss Steve Bruce this evening completed a transfer double when he snapped up Birmingham midfielder Craig Gardner for an undisclosed fee.

South Korea international Ji Dong-won became Sunderland’s second signing in as many days this afternoon when he completed his move from Chunnam Dragons.

Sunderland boss Steve Bruce today landed a major transfer coup when he snapped up teenage Ipswich striker Connor Wickham.

Steve Bruce has promised his summer transfer blitz will not prevent the club's youngsters from getting their chance.

THE new era at Old Trafford stepped up a gear last night with Ashley Young set to become Manchester United’s second summer signing after undergoing a medical with the Premier League champions last night.

Sunderland chairman Niall Quinn today moved to dismiss speculation that striker Asamoah Gyan has been offered for sale.