Sunderland AFC
Ivorian football stars on target across Europe
Mar 18, 2013 08:21 EDT
Salomon Kalou, Arouna Kona, Gervinho and Lacina Traore were on target at the weekend as Ivory Coast stars made their mark across Europe.
Lampard sends Chelsea third as Spurs stumble
Mar 17, 2013 21:52 EDT
Frank Lampard scored his 200th Chelsea goal as his side beat West Ham United 2-0 to snatch third place in the Premier League from faltering London rivals Tottenham Hotspur.
Sunderland fail to exploit Norwich gifts
Mar 17, 2013 13:21 EDT
Norwich City lost goalkeeper Mark Bunn to a first-half red card but still emerged from their trip to Sunderland with a 1-1 draw in the Premier League on Sunday.
Sunderland frustrated by 10-man Norwich
Mar 17, 2013 11:41 EDT
Sunderland failed to capitalise on the dismissal of Norwich City goalkeeper Mark Bunn as they were held to a 1-1 draw at the Stadium of Light on Sunday.
Fulham boss Jol urges Bale to stay at Spurs
Mar 16, 2013 23:25 EDT
Fulham manager Martin Jol has urged Gareth Bale to remain at Tottenham and become a White Hart Lane legend.
Fergie cools talk of United record title triumph
Mar 16, 2013 20:50 EDT
Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson has warned his team not to get carried away by believing they can romp to a record English Premier League triumph.
High-flying United take to the skies
Mar 16, 2013 15:12 EDT
High-flying Manchester United are taking to the skies in the bid to clinch the title in rapid style.
City must make inroads quickly - Mancini
Mar 15, 2013 07:55 EDT
Manchester City must reduce the 12-point deficit at the top of the Premier League before the upcoming Manchester derby to have any hope of keeping their title, Roberto Mancini said on Friday.
Allen named in Wales squad despite injury
Mar 13, 2013 13:01 EDT
Liverpool midfielder Joe Allen was on Wednesday named in the Wales squad for the forthcoming World Cup qualifiers against Scotland and Croatia, despite requiring surgery on a shoulder injury.
Redknapp urges QPR to maintain focus
Mar 09, 2013 20:14 EST
Harry Redknapp has warned Queens Park Rangers not to get ahead of themselves despite recording back-to-back wins in the Premier League for the first time this season.
Villa, QPR keep survival hopes alive
Mar 09, 2013 12:57 EST
Aston Villa crawled out of the Premier League relegation zone by coming from behind to beat Reading 2-1 on Saturday, while bottom club Queens Park Rangers gave themselves further hope with a 3-1 defeat of Sunderland.
Agbonlahor fires Villa's survival bid
Mar 09, 2013 12:45 EST
Gabriel Agbonlahor's superb volley handed Aston Villa a vital 2-1 victory over Reading at the Madejski Stadium as Paul Lambert's side moved three points clear of the relegation zone on Saturday.
QPR come from behind to record crucial win
Mar 09, 2013 12:39 EST
Queens Park Rangers came from behind to beat Sunderland 3-1 at Loftus Road on Saturday with Andros Townsend's stunning strike setting the West London outfit on the way to a precious three points.
Strachan hands Bridcutt surprise call-up
Mar 07, 2013 10:04 EST
Scotland manager Gordon Strachan handed English-born Brighton midfielder Liam Bridcutt a surprise call-up to his squad for the World Cup qualifiers against Wales and Serbia.
Kagawa treble swells United lead, QPR strike back
Mar 02, 2013 14:26 EST
Shinji Kagawa hit a hat-trick as Manchester United warmed up for the visit of Real Madrid with a 4-0 rout of Norwich City on Saturday that sent them 15 points clear in the Premier League.
Sunderland fight back to frustrate Fulham
Mar 02, 2013 12:51 EST
Sunderland inched closer to Premier League survival as the Black Cats fought back from two goals down to rescue a 2-2 draw against Fulham on Saturday.
Toure leads African goal charge in England
Feb 25, 2013 08:43 EST
Reigning African Footballer of the Year Yaya Toure and fellow Ivorian Arouna Kone were among the English Premier League scorers at the weekend.
United go 15 points clear, Arsenal turn the page
Feb 23, 2013 20:26 EST
A thunderbolt from Rafael da Silva set Manchester United on the way to a 2-0 win at bottom club Queens Park Rangers that sent Alex Ferguson's side 15 points clear in the Premier League.
Bayern's six-goal Bremen rout opens 18-point lead
Feb 23, 2013 14:54 EST
Bayern Munich rested half a dozen stars but still romped to a 6-1 win at home against 10-man Werder Bremen on Saturday to go 18 points clear at the top of the Bundesliga.
Lukaku brace conquers sinking Sunderland
Feb 23, 2013 13:16 EST
On-loan Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku struck in each half as West Bromwich Albion extended Sunderland's run of Premier League games without a win to four with a 2-1 win on Saturday.
Facts from the Wikipedia page:
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| Full name | Sunderland Association Football Club [SAFC] | |||
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| Nickname(s) | The Black Cats, The Mackems | |||
| Founded | 1879[1] (as Sunderland and District Teachers) | |||
| Ground | Stadium of Light Sunderland (Capacity: 49,000) | |||
| Owner |  Ellis Short | |||
| Chairman |  Niall Quinn | |||
| Manager |  Steve Bruce | |||
| League | Premier League | |||
| 2008–09 | Premier League, 16th | |||
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