Person: Kirchhoff

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Perfect 10 as Chelsea break from the pack

Sunderland 0 Chelsea 1: Chelsea’s 10th successive win was predictable in a game against the Premier League’s bottom club, but few anticipated that Antonio Conte’s team would experience such a nervous 90 minutes before retaining the leadership.

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Romelu Lukaku back with a bang as Everton hit three past Sunderland

Sunderland 0 Everton 3

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'Are you watching, Newcastle?': Sunderland complete another great escape to relegate rivals

Sunderland 3 Everton 0: Yes, they were watching in Newcastle, and it’s a fair assumption that they didn’t care much for what they were seeing.

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Tearful Jermain Defoe roared on by Sunderland faithful

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Sam Allardyce bids to instil belief in nervy Sunderland

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Stalemate against Sunderland adds to Arsenal’s frustrations

Fabio Borini: Sunderland's great escape is on

Norwich 0 Sunderland 3

Mon, 18 Apr, 2016

Leicester a step closer to paradise

Sunderland 0 Leicester City 2: There seemed only one rational response to the serenaded inquiry which rang down from the euphoric contingent of supporters populating the away enclosure at the Stadium of Light long after the final whistle. Yes, we do finally believe you. Leicester City are going to win the league.

Mon, 11 Apr, 2016

Late goal earns Rafael Benitez first point

Aleksandar Mitrovic ended Newcastle’s miserable derby run against Sunderland with a late equaliser which left both clubs still in Premier League relegation trouble.

Mon, 21 Mar, 2016

And then there were four in relegation battle, admits Sam Allardyce

Southampton 1 Sunderland 1: Sam Allardyce admits Sunderland are now effectively fighting for a 17th-place finish in their bid to beat the drop.

Mon, 07 Mar, 2016

Last-gasp Fabio Borini rescues Sunderland

Sunderland 2 Crystal Palace 2: Substitute Fabio Borini denied Crystal Palace a first Premier League victory in 11 attempts after Connor Wickham’s double had threatened to dump former club Sunderland deeper into the mire.

Wed, 02 Mar, 2016

Liverpool collapse a sickener for Jurgen Klopp

Liverpool 2 Sunderland 2: Note to Liverpool’s players — the walkout was meant for the fans, not the first team.

Mon, 08 Feb, 2016

Sunderland v Manchester City - Barclays Premier League - The Stadium of Light

Sergio Aguero the difference as Manuel Pellegrini hopes to leave Pep a difficult act to follow

Sunderland 0 Manchester City 1: He may be too diplomatic to admit it, but Manuel Pellegrini’s quest to leave Pep Guardiola with the toughest of acts to follow moved a step closer as Manchester City maintained their four-pronged pursuit of silverware thanks to the brilliance of Sergio Aguero.

Wed, 03 Feb, 2016

Sergio Aguero strikes as Man City stay on Leicester’s tail

Sergio Aguero served up a reminder that there is life before Pep Guardiola for Manchester City.

Tue, 02 Feb, 2016

Tottenham Hotspur v Sunderland - Barclays Premier League - White Hart Lane

‘Naughty’ side pleases Mauricio Pochettino

Mauricio Pochettino is happy to assume the role of father figure to his “naughty” Tottenham side who continue to come of age as the title race approaches its final examination.

Mon, 18 Jan, 2016

Allardyce closes in on Kirchhoff signing

Sunderland boss Sam Allardyce is closing in on his first January signing after Bayern Munich defender Jan Kirchhoff arrived in the north east.

Thu, 07 Jan, 2016

Cristiano Ronaldo back in business

Schalke 0 Real Madrid 2: Cristiano Ronaldo returned to goal scoring form and Marcelo was also on target as holders Real Madrid opened their Champions League last-16 tie with a 2-0 win at Schalke.

Thu, 19 Feb, 2015

Mourinho content as ruthless Chelsea cruise past Schalke

Schalke 0 Chelsea 5

Wed, 26 Nov, 2014

No mercy for Di Matteo as Chelsea hit five past sorry Schalke

Roberto Di Matteo played down the talk of a revenge mission as Chelsea visited Gelsenkirchen to take on his Schalke side - but it was embarrassment that greeted the Italian as the Blues eased into the knockout stages of the Champions League tonight.

Tue, 25 Nov, 2014