Top Sunderland Stories

'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 14 minutes 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 39 minutes 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 44 minutes 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 6 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 12 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 12 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 22 hours ago 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 22 hours ago 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

Advice for prospective Celtic target, Rangers not interested in selling winger and Hearts squad value soars.
Published yesterday at 12:16 am on BBC Football - Scottish Football