Hull 1-4 Sunderland
Sunderland moved out of the Premier League relegation zone with a thoroughly deserved victory at Hull. The Black Cats were the better team throughout and took the lead when Steed Malbranque lashed in from 25 yards. Hull levelled when Nicky Barmby struck low past Marton Fulop, but Kieran Richardson’s drive flew in off Kamil Zayatte [...]
Sunderland 4-0 West Brom
Sunderland produced an inspired display to outclass bottom-of-the-league West Brom and claim their first win since the departure of Roy Keane as manager. Kenwyne Jones opened the scoring when he profited from some non-existent marking to head past Scott Carson. Jones tapped in after two fine saves by Carson, and Andy Reid made it three [...]
Man Utd 1-0 Sunderland
Nemanja Vidic scored in injury time to hand Manchester United a victory against managerless Sunderland. The Wearsiders looked set to earn a stunning point after a resolute defensive effort until defender Vidic tapped in after Michael Carrick had hit the post. Sunderland keeper Marton Fulop was in inspired form and United missed a string of [...]
Sunderland 1-4 Bolton
Sunderland slipped into the bottom three on a miserable day for Roy Keane’s side as Bolton ran riot at a disgruntled Stadium of Light. The hosts had taken an early lead through Djibril Cisse’s classy strike. But Bolton soon equalised via Matthew Taylor’s header and swiftly stole the lead through Gary Cahill’s low drive. Woeful [...]
Sunderland 1-2 Portsmouth
Jermain Defoe crashed in an injury-time penalty to secure a first victory for new Portsmouth manager Tony Adams. Djibril Cisse gave Sunderland the lead after just three minutes after being set free by Andy Reid, but the striker then wasted a succession of chances. David James denied him three times, while Kieron Richardson hit the [...]
Chelsea 5-0 Sunderland
Nicolas Anelka hit a hat-trick as Chelsea demolished Sunderland and moved above Liverpool at the top of the Premier League table. Alex began the rout, tapping in when Marton Fulop allowed Joe Cole’s shot to squirm free, and it was quickly 2-0 when Anelka met Frank Lampard’s cross. Florent Malouda unselfishly set up Anelka to [...]
Sunderland 2-1 Newcastle
Kieran Richardson’s sublime free-kick saw off a spirited Newcastle side to earn Sunderland their first Wear-Tyne derby victory in eight years. Djibril Cisse showed great reactions to put Sunderland ahead when he steered in Steed Malbranque’s shot-cum-cross. Shola Ameobi’s powerful header from Geremi’s fine free-kick drew Joe Kinnear’s men level before the break. But Richardson [...]
Sunderland 1-1 Arsenal
Cesc Fabregas scored a late header to rescue a disappointing Arsenal after Grant Leadbitter’s stunning drive had appeared to hand Sunderland victory. Djibril Cisse was twice denied by Manuel Almunia in a low-quality first half that had very few chances. Robin van Persie’s volley was superbly saved by Craig Gordon before Sunderland went ahead when [...]
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