Person: Van Aanholt

Liverpool missing Coutinho spark

After an unconvincing victory over Crystal Palace, it’s clear that Liverpool need the future of Philippe Coutinho sorted out sooner rather than later.

Mon, 21 Aug, 2017

Jose Mourinho sulks as youthful Manchester United take bow

Manchester United 2 Crystal Palace 0: Jose Mourinho yesterday gave United supporters a glimpse of their future with four full debutants, their youngest player in 61 years and the club’s youngest line-up in Premier League history.

Mon, 22 May, 2017

Palace win sends Hull out of Premier League

Hull have been relegated from the Premier League after a 4-0 defeat away to Crystal Palace.

Sun, 14 May, 2017

Sam Allardyce king of Palace as ‘Pool outwitted

Sam Allardyce toasted another unexpected scalp for Crystal Palace by claiming his tactics “exposed Liverpool’s weaknesses time and time again” at Anfield.

Mon, 24 Apr, 2017

Sadio Mane the hero and villain as Liverpool pay penalty

Sadio Mane was the pivotal character as he said farewell to Liverpool in a game that damaged their chances of overhauling Chelsea in the second half of the Premier League season.

Tue, 03 Jan, 2017

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.

Thu, 15 Dec, 2016

Sunderland v Arsenal - Premier League - Stadium of Light

Mismatch makes us wait for true measure of Arsenal

Sunderland 1 Arsenal 4: Arsene Wenger is the manager renowned for not seeing pivotal incidents during a match, but it was David Moyes who appeared to be watching a different game on Saturday.

Mon, 31 Oct, 2016

Sofiane Boufal’s stunner so sweet for Southampton

Southampton 1 Sunderland 0: Sofiane Boufal marked his St Mary’s debut with a stunning strike to fire Southampton into the EFL Cup quarter-finals. The club’s record signing, whose introduction to English football has been delayed by injury, curled in sensational effort to sink Sunderland 1-0.

Thu, 27 Oct, 2016

Hull City v Chelsea - Premier League - KCOM Stadium

Hammers struggling to record second win of the season as Blues get season back on track

Chelsea recorded a Premier League win today as West Ham and Sunderland continue to struggle towards the bottom of the table.

Sat, 01 Oct, 2016

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

Sunderland 0 Everton 3

Tue, 13 Sep, 2016

With minor tweaks, Pep Guardiola reshapes new Man City project

Man City 2 Sunderland 1

Mon, 15 Aug, 2016

'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.

Thu, 12 May, 2016

Tearful Jermain Defoe roared on by Sunderland faithful

Sunderland 3 Chelsea 2: JERMAIN Defoe was man enough to admit he struggled to hold back the tears after his goal brought Sunderland the three priceless points that will surely bring Premier League survival this season.

Mon, 09 May, 2016

Sam Allardyce bids to instil belief in nervy Sunderland

Stoke City 1 Sunderland 1

Mon, 02 May, 2016

Stalemate against Sunderland adds to Arsenal’s frustrations

Sunderland 0 Arsenal 0

Mon, 25 Apr, 2016

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

Dutch inflict reality check on England

England 1 Netherlands 2: England slipped to defeat in their last friendly before manager Roy Hodgson names his squad for the European Championships as Holland came from behind to win at Wembley.

Wed, 30 Mar, 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

Sam Allardyce defends 'safety first' approach against Bournemouth

Sunderland 1 Bournemouth 1

Mon, 25 Jan, 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

Swansea City v Sunderland - Barclays Premier League - Liberty Stadium

Sunderland steal the spoils but controversial decisions abound

Swansea 2 Sunderland 4: Jermain Defoe struck a hat-trick as Sunderland won a thrilling Premier League relegation battle at Swansea.

Thu, 14 Jan, 2016

Defoe delivers hat-trick for Sunderland in relegation battle

Jermain Defoe struck a hat-trick as Sunderland won a thrilling Premier League relegation battle.

Wed, 13 Jan, 2016

Leicester City v Chelsea - Barclays Premier League - King Power Stadium

Silva and Benteke benched, Vardy passed fit and all the other Premier League team news

Vardy has recovered from a minor groin surgery in time for tonight's big game.

Wed, 13 Jan, 2016

Arsenal v Sunderland - Emirates FA Cup - Third Round - Emirates Stadium

Arsenal switch aim to Liverpool test at Anfield

Arsenal 3 Sunderland 1: The FA Cup third round weekend began with Jurgen Klopp submitting a jaw-dropping team sheet at Exeter but there was no chance Arsene Wenger would follow suit.

Mon, 11 Jan, 2016

Sunderland v Aston Villa - Barclays Premier League - Stadium of Light

Sam Allardyce: Forget quality, just cut out the mistakes

Sunderland 3 Aston Villa 1: Sam Allardyce admits Sunderland have only themselves to blame for their plight.

Mon, 04 Jan, 2016

Sunderland v Watford - Barclays Premier League - Stadium of Light

Big Sam Allardyce: Watford ‘safe’ from drop

Sunderland boss Sam Allardyce believes Watford’s relegation worries are over, after a victory that deepened his side’s woes.

Mon, 14 Dec, 2015

Sebastian Larsson stays grounded as luck changes for Sunderland

Sunderland 2 Stoke City 0: Sebastian Larsson refuses to take anything for granted after helping to drag Sunderland out of the Barclays Premier League relegation zone.

Mon, 30 Nov, 2015

Poacher Jermain Defoe cashes in to earn first away win for Sunderland

Jermain Defoe picked Scott Dann’s pocket for a poacher’s finish to seal Sunderland’s 1-0 Premier League victory at Crystal Palace.

Tue, 24 Nov, 2015

Sam Allardyce fearful of ‘mammoth’ task at Sunderland

Sunderland 0 Southampton 1<br>

Mon, 09 Nov, 2015

Rejuvenated Arouna Kone hits hat-trick for Everton against Sunderland

Everton 6 Sunderland 2<br>It felt entirely appropriate a team nicknamed the Black Cats crossed Arouna Kone’s path on the day he produced his best performance in an Everton shirt.

Mon, 02 Nov, 2015

Sam Allardyce tipped for rescue job at Sunderland

Sunderland 2 West Ham 2: Former Sunderland defender Sam Allardyce, who has been taking a break since leaving his post at West Ham at the end of last season, is the early favourite to take over from Dick Advocaat, who left his job as head coach yesterday just four months after being persuaded to delay his retirement plans for a year.

Mon, 05 Oct, 2015

Louis van Gaal: Rotation policy is paying dividends

Man Utd 3 Sunderland 0: As a proven winner of league championships across Europe, Louis van Gaal knows what it takes to stay the course and finish on top.

Mon, 28 Sep, 2015

Tottenham get first win but Harry Kane drought goes on

Sunderland 0 Tottenham 1: Tottenham Hotspur finally won their first match of the Premier League season at the fifth attempt, but Harry Kane is still waiting for his first goal of the campaign.

Mon, 14 Sep, 2015

Tim Sherwood feels the pain as Sunderland steal point

Aston Villa 2 Sunderland 2: A moment of frustration left Tim Sherwood with a hamstring injury – but the Aston Villa boss was delighted with his team’s performance despite having to settle for a draw against Sunderland.

Mon, 31 Aug, 2015

John O’Shea upbeat as Sunderland make a point

Sunderland 1 Swansea City 1: Sunderland skipper John O’Shea has urged his team-mates to use their first point of the season as a springboard to ease themselves up the Barclays Premier League.

Mon, 24 Aug, 2015

Sunderland need major improvement to survive

First there was the Great Escape, then last season an almost equally implausible sequel.

Mon, 17 Aug, 2015

Hero Riyad Mahrez says Foxes must keep up pressure

LEICESTER CITY 4 SUNDERLAND 2:

Mon, 10 Aug, 2015

Another life for Sunderland as Arsenal eye FA Cup glory

Arsenal 0 Sunderland 0: Arsenal needed a point to all but confirm third place in the Premier League; Sunderland needed a point to escape relegation; three of the last six games between the teams at the Emirates had ended goalless. Can you guess what the score was yet?

Thu, 21 May, 2015

Leicester in plea for Nigel Pearson

Sunderland 0 Leicester 0: Leicester players are backing both Nigel Pearsons for manager of the year awards after the Foxes completed perhaps the greatest of all escapes. That’s one for the man we see in public, and another for the real Pearson.

Mon, 18 May, 2015