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Worst PL XI of the Season: Man Utd player included
WhoScored have named a worst Premier League XI of the season so far, with a big-money Manchester United signing among the players picked out
Adam Johnson: Sunderland players took a step back from me
A court has been told how players including Steven Fletcher had previously been due to give evidence at Adam Johnson's trial.
Adam Johnson: I panicked in police interview over allegations
Adam Johnson has told a court his world was "turned upside down" when he was arrested for sexual activity with a 15-year-old girl.
Adam Johnson denies sex acts with 15-year-old girl
Former Sunderland and England footballer Adam Johnson has told a jury he did not have oral sex with a 15-year-old girl.
Thirteen Premier League clubs linked with Gent striker
Gent striker Laurent Depoitre is being scouted by Tottenham and six other Premier League clubs, according to a report.
Adam Johnson trial: Jury shown ‘groin area’ pictures
The jury in the trial of Adam Johnson has been shown a photograph of the Sunderland player's "groin area".
Adam Johnson trial: Witness in ‘paedophile’ claim
A witness claimed Sunderland's Adam Johnson would be a "bit of a paedophile" for going after a 15-year-old girl, a court heard today.
Allardyce backs Sunderland signings to get even better
Sam Allardyce expects Sunderland's January signings to continue improving as they gradually adapt to Premier League football.
Former Sunderland boss Advocaat joins Feyenoord
Former Sunderland boss Dick Advocaat has joined Feyenoord in an advisory capacity as the club look to improve their form in the Eredivisie.
Adam Johnson trial: Teenager no longer protecting Sunderland man
A girl has told a jury how she was no longer trying to protect Adam Johnson after a sexual encounter because he made her out to be a liar.
Ref Review: The incorrect decisions from week 26
Arsenal, Leicester City and Manchester City all suffered from major incorrect decisions on Sunday, according to our Ref Review panel.
Teenage girl describes meetings with Adam Johnson
A teenage girl has described how she met up with Adam Johnson for a "thank you kiss and more" after he signed football shirts for her.
Sunderland season-tickets priced at £18 per PL game
Sunderland have announced season-ticket price reductions at the Stadium of Light for next season.
Monday Verdict: Counter-attacking, refs and handballs
Counter-attacking, complete Tottenham, controversial officiating and the handball rule feature in Mark Holmes' review of the weekend action.
Power Rankings: Alternative PL table after week 26
West Brom, Liverpool, Stoke City, Sunderland, Chelsea, Tottenham and Watford were the weekend's biggest Power Rankings winners.
We could have beaten Man Utd by more – O’Shea
John O'Shea says Sunderland were so impressive against Manchester United that his only disappointment was their failure to win by more goals
Allardyce: New players deserve credit and have lifted Sunderland
Sam Allardyce hailed both Sunderland's performance and the result as two of his January signings helped them to victory over Man United.
Sunderland v Man United player & manager ratings and verdict
We rate the players, discuss the coaches’ selections and give our big-match verdict following Sunderland's 2-1 win over Manchester United.
Khazri inspires Sunderland to heap more pressure on Van Gaal
Sunderland have beaten Manchester United courtesy of goals from Wahdi Khazri and Lamine Kone, securing a 2-1 win at the Stadium of Light.
Sunderland move filled ‘gaping chasm’, says Harper
Goalkeeper Steve Harper says that his controversial move to Sunderland helped fill a void after his time at Newcastle United.
Predictions: Back Chelsea, Man City & Emirates drama
Everton, Chelsea and Manchester City have been backed to win this weekend, but there is disagreement on the game at Emirates Stadium.
Johnson had ‘sexual encounter with 15-year-old who idolised him’
Adam Johnson had a sexual encounter in his car with a 15-year-old fan who had an "enormous crush on him" and idolised him, a jury was told.
Allardyce: Van Gaal strong enough to deal with speculation
Sunderland boss Sam Allardyce believes Manchester United's Louis van Gaal is strong enough to deal with the speculation about his future.
Adam Johnson ‘abused revered position with girl fan’
Adam Johnson "abused his position in society" when he had sexual contact with a 15-year-old fan "in a way that he knew was wrong".
Sunderland v Manchester United team news & stats
Man United will hope to extend an unbeaten 13-match record from visits to Sunderland when the sides clash on Saturday lunchtime (12.45pm).
Sunderland sack Adam Johnson after guilty plea in court
Sunderland have sacked winger Adam Johnson after he pleaded guilty to a charge of sexual activity with a 15-year-old girl.
Allardyce confirms Sunderland could hand deal to Eboue
Sam Allardyce has confirmed that former Arsenal defender Emmanuel Eboue could win a short-term deal if he can prove his fitness.
Former Arsenal star Eboue training with Sunderland
Former Arsenal right-back Emmanuel Eboue is training with Sunderland.
Adam Johnson groomed 15-year-old girl for sexual activity
Sunderland footballer Adam Johnson has pleaded guilty to grooming and sexual activity with a 15-year-old girl on the first day of his trial.