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Xhaka 'lifted Sunderland standards' - Ballard
Dan Ballard says Granit Xhaka's arrival at Sunderland rose the standards at the club to help them compete in the top half of the Premier League.
Published 2 hours ago on BBC Football - Premier League
Why is there only one Premier League game on Sunday?
BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explains why there is just one Premier League match on Sunday this weekend
Published an hour ago on BBC Football
'There's a real excitement' - Ballard on Sunderland form and new signings
Sunderland's Dan Ballard discusses how excitement from fans has influenced their home form and the influence Granit Xhaka has had on the club.
Published 3 hours ago on BBC Football
Xhaka 'lifted Sunderland standards' - Ballard
Dan Ballard says Granit Xhaka's arrival at Sunderland rose the standards at the club to help them compete in the top half of the Premier League.
Published 3 hours ago on BBC Football
Unsung heroes and trailblazers - Rooney and Allardyce on management
Wayne Rooney and Sam Allardyce discuss management, club owners and rewarding staff at football clubs in the latest episode of The Wayne Rooney Show
Published 3 hours ago on BBC Football
Premier League: 10 things to look out for this weekend
Rio Ngumoha could step up for Liverpool in Mohamed Salah’s absence, injury-hit Newcastle need to bounce back after derby and Scott Parker feels the heat
Published 10 hours ago on Guardian - Premier League
Sutton's predictions v Zambian rapper Sampa the Great
BBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton takes on Zambian rapper Sampa the Great - and AI - with his predictions for this weekend's Premier League fixtures.
Published 15 hours ago on BBC Football - Premier League
Sutton's predictions v Zambian rapper Sampa the Great
BBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton takes on Zambian rapper Sampa the Great - and AI - with his predictions for this weekend's Premier League fixtures.
Published 15 hours ago on BBC Football
Target red-hot Ekitike and Semenyo - FPL team of the week
With Manchester City facing struggling West Ham at home this week, it's time to triple up on Pep Guardiola's side and captain Mr Reliable Erling Haaland.
Published yesterday at 08:36 am on BBC Football - Premier League
Target red-hot Ekitike and Semenyo - FPL team of the week
With Manchester City facing struggling West Ham at home this week, it's time to triple up on Pep Guardiola's side and captain Mr Reliable Erling Haaland.
Published yesterday at 08:36 am on BBC Football
'Can be as good as anyone' - Miley steps up for Newcastle
Lewis Miley "can be as good as anyone in his position, whichever position he plays", says Newcastle boss Eddie Howe after the teenage midfielder becomes a match-winning right-back against Fulham.
Published yesterday at 12:46 am on BBC Football
| Sunderland's Results | |||
| Dec 14 | Newcastle United | 1 - 0 | H |
| Dec 6 | Manchester City | 0 - 3 | A |
| Dec 3 | Liverpool | 1 - 1 | A |
| Sunderland's Fixtures | |||
| Dec 20 | Brighton and Hove Albion | A | |
| Dec 28 | Leeds United | H | |
| Jan 1 | Manchester City | H | |
| Premier League Table | ||||
| Pos | Team | Pld | GD | Pts |
| 5 | Palace | 16 | 5 | 26 |
| 6 | Liverpool | 16 | 2 | 26 |
| 7 | Sunderland | 16 | 2 | 26 |
| 8 | Man Utd | 15 | 4 | 25 |
| 9 | Everton | 16 | -1 | 24 |