Sunderland vs Newcastle early team news: Seven players ruled out, duo rated 50:50 to make squad
Sunderland face Newcastle for the first time in a league game since 2016 at the Stadium of Light on Sunday afternoon. Regis Le Bris‘ men…
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Jobe Bellingham ready to quit Borussia Dortmund already, months after Sunderland exit
Jobe Bellingham’s spell at Borussia Dortmund could be short-lived as he looks to leave the German club not long after joining them from Sunderland. Dortmund…
Danny Murphy hails ‘terrific’ Sunderland star vs Bournemouth, but blasts ‘stupid’ incident after MOTD footage
Danny Murphy was blown away by Enzo Le Fee’s game-changing performance in Sunderland’s 3-2 win over Bournemouth on Saturday. At a sodden Stadium of Light,…
Paul Merson loses mind at ‘phenomenal’ Sunderland scenes vs Chelsea, Mike Dean reacts instantly
Sunderland shot up to second in the Premier League with a sensational last-minute win at Chelsea on Saturday. Chemsdine Talbi scored in the third minute…
Injured Sunderland star loved by Wayne Rooney set to return vs Newcastle
After eight games, Sunderland are seven places and five points ahead of Newcastle United in the Premier League standings. Once again for the Mackems: Saudi…
Sunderland have one of the Premier League’s most consistent players and he’s flying under the radar
I say this with the utmost respect for Sunderland fans, but Regis Le Bris isn’t going to be at the Stadium of Light much longer…
Sunderland’s new Jordan Pickford is already on Regis Le Bris’ radar as ‘rival clubs’ eye up transfer
Jordan Pickford may have left Sunderland eight years ago but the Everton and England goalkeeper is still highly thought of on Wearside. After 35 appearances…
Jhon Lucumi axed by Bologna after huge Sunderland bid, ‘sheer madness’ in Italy
Sunderland look to be closing in on a deadline-busting move for Bologna defender Jhon Lucumi. It’s been a busy summer at the Stadium of Light,…
‘It’s sheer madness’ – Jhon Lucumi’s move to Sunderland takes new twist as Bologna manager rages
Jhon Lucumi is still taking to the pitch for Bologna despite major speculation linking him with a move to Sunderland before the transfer window shuts.…
Sunderland Fantasy Premier League guide: Who’s the most-owned and who’s their hidden gem?
Sunderland fans will be able to choose their team’s players in Fantasy Premier League for the first time since 2016/17 ahead of the new season…