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Allardyce: Premier League safety is priority for Sunderland
Sam Allardyce says that securing Premier League safety is the "priority" for Sunderland ahead of their FA Cup tie with Arsenal this weekend.
Arsenal v Sunderland FA Cup team news
Team news for the FA Cup third-round clash between Arsenal and Sunderland at the Emirates on Saturday.
Cellino confirms Leeds will sell Byram – but vows to keep Cook
Massimo Cellino has admitted Leeds hope to sell Sam Byram this month - but has warned clubs off making a move for teenage star Lewis Cook.
Allardyce: I was not trying to wind-up Klopp
Sunderland boss Sam Allardyce has apologised to Jurgen Klopp over his comments about Liverpool's injury crisis.
Jan Kirchhoff signs for Sunderland for undisclosed fee
Sunderland have completed the signing of Bayern Munich defender Jan Kirchhoff for an undisclosed fee.
Allardyce: Sunderland ‘don’t want to sell’ Defoe
Sam Allardyce insists that Sunderland "don't want to sell" striker Jermain Defoe, and only a big offer would take him away from the club.
Sunderland transfer rumours: 12 players linked by press
Check out the list of players linked with moves to Sunderland in the January transfer window by the national press over the past four months
West Ham insist Carroll is not for sale
West Ham boss Slaven Bilic says Andy Carroll will not be be allowed to leave Upton Park this month.
Allardyce blasts Klopp for Liverpool injury crisis
Sunderland manager Sam Allardyce has blamed Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp for his team's injury crisis.
Bayern defender Kirchhoff undergoes Sunderland medical
Sunderland are close to signing Jan Kirchhoff after the Bayern Munich defender arrived in the North East for a medical.
Evans provides update on Byram, Cook and Lafferty
Leeds United boss Steve Evans has provided updates on the futures of Sam Byram, Lewis Cook and Norwich City striker Kyle Lafferty.
Sunderland midfielder Bridcutt extends Leeds loan
Sunderland midfielder Liam Bridcutt has extended his loan spell at Championship side Leeds United until the end of the season.
Allardyce: ‘Diabolical’ Premier League schedule harming cup
Sunderland manager Sam Allardyce believes the Premier League are "flogging" footballers and harming the FA Cup.
Paper Talk: Benitez exit opens door for Man Utd to sign Bale
Man Utd are on alert with Gareth Bale considering his future, Arsenal eye a shock move for Troy Deeney and Andy Carroll could leave West Ham
Ref Review: The incorrect decisions from week 20
West Ham were fortunate to get away with their first goal v Liverpool, but the decisions evened themselves out in Leicester v Bournemouth.
Power Rankings: Alternative PL table after week 20
West Ham, Chelsea, Norwich City and Sunderland all made gains in the Power Rankings over the weekend, but Liverpool's struggles continue.
Rumour Mill: Four sides track Moscow star; Milan eye Fellaini
Oumar Niasse is wanted by Man Utd, Chelsea, Villa and Newcastle, while AC Milan are keen to loan Marouane Fellaini, according to rumours.
Bridcutt wants Leeds stay as Sunderland plan mass clearout
Liam Bridcutt admits he wants to stay at Leeds with the Whites in talks with Sunderland about extending his loan stay until the summer.
Allardyce: Performances don’t matter for Sunderland
Sam Allardyce says it doesn't matter whether Sunderland play better than their opponents so long as they continue to put away their chances.
Allardyce ‘thanks God’ for clinical Sunderland striker Defoe
Sam Allardyce thanked the heavens after Sunderland beat fellow strugglers Aston Villa 3-1 thanks to two goals from Jermain Defoe.
Defoe scores deadly double as Sunderland add to Villa woes
Jermain Defoe gave Sunderland's survival hopes a huge lift after they claimed a 3-1 win over Aston Villa, who look destined to go down.
Predictions: Arsenal, Man Utd, Spurs & more backed
Arsenal, Leicester City, Manchester United, Stoke City and Tottenham have been backed to win in the Premier League at the weekend.
West Ham lead Prem trio for Leeds star Byram – Report
West Ham are reportedly planning to make a cut-price £4million January bid for Leeds United star Sam Byram.
Sunderland v Aston Villa team news & stats
Aston Villa are nine Premier League games unbeaten against Sunderland and have recorded three straight wins at the Stadium of Light.
Premier League Team of the Season so far: Vote now!
With the Premier League campaign now at its halfway point, vote on you think deserves to be included in the Team of the Season so far.
Jurgen Klopp responds to Allardyce’s ‘soft German’ jibe
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp was happy to laugh off Sam Allardyce's "soft German" jibe, but did have an alternative name for himself.
Ref Review: Who was hard done by over Christmas?
Find out which teams our Ref Review panel reckon suffered from bad officiating over Christmas and which teams have benefitted most overall.
Premier League player rankings: Stars of the first half
Romelu Lukaku, Mesut Ozil, Riyad Mahrez and Erik Pieters are among the statistical leaders at the halfway point of the Premier League season
Power Rankings: Alternative PL table after 19 games
Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Man City, Man Utd and Tottenham are all outside the top five of the Power Rankings at the halfway stage.
Watmore urges Sunderland to look forward with confidence
Duncan Watmore has urged Sunderland to put a nightmare December behind them as they attempt to dig themselves out of relegation trouble.