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Backpage Roundup: Bendtner’s New Challenge, RVP’s Wife and Vorm’s Rejection

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Bendtner Wants Fresh Challenge

Nicklas Bendtner has declared that he wants to leave Arsenal in the summer transfer window on a permanent transfer. The Danish striker spent the 2011/12 Barclays Premier League season on loan at Sunderland but failed to impress the Black Cats manager Martin O'Neill, who is not keen to recruit him on a permanent basis.

Where To Put Your Money vs Sunderland

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United travel to Sunderland for the final game of the season and are a top priced 1.44 to beat the Black Cats and keep alive their slim hopes of retaining the title.

The Red Devils need City to slip up in their home game at QPR, and will be hoping that history doesn't repeat itself.

European Look Ahead: Man. City on cusp of title, Italy's race for third and more

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By JOHN BOSCHINI

For Manchester City, the Premier League title is within their grasp, but standing in the way is a familiar face.

Former City manager Mark Hughes takes his Queens Park Rangers side into Etihad Stadium on Sunday with a chance to spoil his old club's run to the title.

Sunderland 2-2 Bolton – Captain Kevin Davies Rescues Vital Point For Trotters (Photos & Highlights)

Who Ate All the Pies 29 April @ 07:58 AM EDT Blog Details : Related Items
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By Alan Duffy

Sunderland 2-2 Bolton Wanderers Premier League 28th Premier League 2012


Once the king of the Reebok, Super Kev Davies has often struggled to secure a starting berth for Bolton this season. However, his brace at the Stadium of Light on Saturday could prove utterly vital to Bolton's fight for survival.

English Premier League Weekend Preview – 28 April 2012

The 90th Minute Soccer Blog 27 April @ 09:33 PM EDT Blog Details : Related Items
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Wigan hosts Newcastle, Arsenal travels to the Britannia, and much more in the English Premier League on Saturday, April 28, 2012.

Everton v Fulham

Everton have been in great form and will be heavily favored against a Fulham side who struggles away from Craven Cottage. The Toffees will be expected to get the three points.

Wolves Relegated After 2-0 Defeat To Manchester City

Inthestands.co.uk 22 April @ 01:29 PM EDT Blog Details : Related Items
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TweetTerry Connor's Wolves side have been relegated from the Premier League after a 2-0 defeat to Manchester City at Molineux. The Black Cats needed a victory to give themselves any chance of survival but were unable to stop title-chasers Manchester City from grabbing a well deserved 2-0 win. Goals from Sergio Aguero and Samir Nasri [.

Barclays Premier League Preview – Part One

Footy/Soccer Blog 09 April @ 03:04 AM EDT Blog Details : Related Items
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Some of the sides in the Barclays Premier League have very little time to recover from their weekend endeavours with nine of them having had only around 48 hours to prepare for another top flight fixture. Here is a glance at the first five, all taking place later today:

MONDAY 9TH APRIL 2012

15:00 – Everton v Sunderland

A true mid-table clash.

Sunderland 0-0 Tottenham – Spurs Stumble At The Stadium Of Light (Photos & Highlights)

Who Ate All the Pies 07 April @ 06:03 PM EDT Blog Details : Related Items
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By Alan Duffy

Sunderland 0-0 Tottenham Hotspur Premier League 7th April 2012


While a point away at the Stadium of Light is nothing be be ashamed of, Tottenham's failure to secure all three leaves their Champions League hopes still very much hanging in the balance.

Match Preview: Sunderland vs Tottenham Hotspur

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Sunderland vs Tottenham Hotspur, Saturday 7th April, Stadium of Light, 12.45pm kick off, SS2 &HD2

Tottenham travel up to Wearside for a Saturday lunch time game off the back of 2 very impressive performances against Bolton and Swansea. We looked back to the form we were displaying earlier in the season before we had our mini blip.

Barclays Premier League Preview – Part One

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It's all set to be another exciting weekend of Premier League action with the race for the title, European qualification and survival all really hotting up. Let's take a look at what we can look forward to then on this Easter weekend:

FRIDAY 6th APRIL 2012

16:30 Swansea City v Newcastle United

This should be an intriguing clash.

European Rewind: Juventus roll over Napoli, Man City stumble and more

Soccer By Ives 02 April @ 09:35 AM EDT Blog Details : Related Items
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By JOHN BOSCHINI

Juventus look like they are returning to the dominating side that seemed destined for the title earlier in the season, but is it too little, too late?

Juventus were impressive in the second half of their 3-0 victory over Napoli on Sunday. Leonardo Bonucci, Arturo Vidal and Fabio Quagliarella scored and Napoli finished the game with 10 men after Juan Zuniga was shown a red card.

Top 10 conclusions Premier League weekend 30 March – 1 April

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1. Manchester City appear to have mastered the squeaky bum crack. There are not holding up well to the run-in pressure. 2. The Black Cats haven't been very lucky for City this season. A defeat at the Stadium of Light and then a light salvage job to get a draw at the Etihad. 3. Pepe [...]

Sunderland's tear City's title hopes asunder, 3-3

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szólj hozzá: M3-3S Highlights

The Sunderland result just might prove crucial in deciding City's title hopes. Utd face Blackburn, a match they are almost sure to win which could stretch the lead to five points.

Three things to take from this match. The petulant and self destructive display of City's players on the pitch will be seen as a major factor in their thwarted ambitions.

Man City 3-3 Sunderland – Nervy Citizens Rescue A Point Against Impressive Black Cats (Photos & Highlights)

Who Ate All the Pies 31 March @ 05:16 PM EDT Blog Details : Related Items
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By Alan Duffy

Manchester City 3-3 Sunderland Premier League 31st March 2012


Faltering title hopefuls Manchester City had to rely on two late goals to salvage a draw at the Etihad on Saturday, against a Sunderland side who produced a superb away performance.

Ferguson Responds To Vieira’s Comments

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Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has responded to Man City director of football Patrick Vieira's claims that refs usually favour his team dismissed the claims by turning the point finger back at City as he mentioned cases where they have benefited from referees errs in judgment.

Speaking to reporters, Ferguson who has himself been on the bad side of the law with the FA advised Vieira against making such comments saying that it could lead to serious consequences with the FA.

Carroll Could Have Gone To Sunderland For Free Before Liverpool Move

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Andy Carroll could have moved to Sunderland for free during his time at Newcastle, according to Magpies assistant John Carver.
The Black Cats were allegedly interested in signing a young Carroll before he was given his chance by the then academy boss in 2004.
The big striker went on to repay the faith shown in him by scoring more than 30 goals for the Tyneside club after his first-team breakthrough.

FA Cup: Sunderland 0-2 Everton – Black Cats Come Unstuck As Toffees Set Up Last Four Derby Clash (Photos & Highlights)

Who Ate All the Pies 27 March @ 08:01 PM EDT Blog Details : Related Items
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By Alan Duffy

Sunderland 0-2 Everton FA Cup Quarter-Final Replay- 27th March 2012


Nikica Jelavic was on the scoresheet again as Everton secured a deserved cup victory over Sunderland at the Stadium of Light. The in-form January signing opened the scoring for the Toffees on 24 minutes as the home side failed to find a spark.

Sunderland 3-1 QPR – McClean The Star Of The Show As Cissé Sees Red Again (Photos & Highlights)

Who Ate All the Pies 25 March @ 01:22 PM EDT Blog Details : Related Items
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By Alan Duffy

Sunderland Queens Park Rangers Premier League 24th March 2012


French striker Djibril Cissé is not having quite the type of impact at Loftus Road which boss Mark Hughes would have hoped for.

O'Neill praise for outstanding McClean

One Team In Ireland 24 March @ 03:54 PM EDT Blog Details : Related Items
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Ireland international James McClean capped off a great few days with a man of the match display as Sunderland defeated QPR at the Stadium Of Light.
fresh from signing a new Black Cats contract yesterday, the Derryman set up the first goal, added one of his own before playing a crucial role in the third to secure a 3-1 victory over QPR.

Kenny Dalglish and the word “Luck”

SoccerLens 22 March @ 10:42 AM EDT Blog Details : Related Items
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Kenny Dalglish and the word "Luck" - originally posted on Soccerlens.com

Liverpool fall to 9th league defeat of the season against another relegation threatened side QPR. What's worst is that Liverpool led 2-0 with only 15 minutes to play and then blew it all away. The Reds have now lost 4 of their last 5 league games and somehow manager Kenny Dalglish seem to find his team not so fortunate all the time.

Moyes’ gamble fails as Sunderland force replay

Post Match Pint 20 March @ 12:08 PM EDT Blog Details : Related Items
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Everton boss David Moyes knew he would take some flack following his weakened team selection for last week's Merseyside derby.
The Scot opted to make six changes from the side that had beaten Spurs and extended their unbeaten run to nine games the previous Saturday – with Phil Neville, Tim Cahill, Nikica Jelavic, Royston Drenthe, Leon Osman and John Heitinga all left out.

Cahill Equaliser Forces Replay

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Sunderland will have to play Everton again to determine who makes it to the semi-finals of the FA Cup after Tim Cahill's 23 minute equaliser left both teams evenly matched at Goodison Park.

The Black Cats had gone ahead in the 12th minute through Phil Bardsley and could have doubled their lead minutes later had their penalty claim been awarded.

English FA Cup Recap – 17 March 2012

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English FA Cup Recap 17 March 2012 - The 90th Minute Soccer Blog

Below are brief recaps for all the FA Cup matches on March 17, 2012.

Everton 1-1 Sunderland

Both teams scored first half goals as it will go to a replay at the Stadium of Light. The Black Cats scored in the 12th minute while the Toffees responded with a 23rd minute goal.

FA Cup: Everton 1-1 Sunderland – Black Cats Battle For Survival In Goodison Park (Photos & Highlights)

Who Ate All the Pies 17 March @ 06:55 PM EDT Blog Details : Related Items
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By Alan Duffy

Everton 1-1 Sunderland FA Cup 17th March 2012


With Fabrice Muamba fighting for his life, it almost seems almost inappropriate to feature the other games that took place today, so I'll keep the reports short.

Americans Abroad: A Look Ahead

Soccer By Ives 16 March @ 03:00 PM EDT Blog Details : Related Items
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By FRANCO PANIZO

Tim Howard is eyeing silverware this season, but he will have to bounce back from a lopsided loss earlier in the week in order to keep that dream alive.

Having suffered a 3-0 loss to rival Liverpool on Tuesday, Howard and Everton will try to rebound when they host Sunderland in the quarterfinals of the FA Cup on Saturday.

Sunderland 1-0 Liverpool – Bendtner Bruises Reds’s Top Four Hopes (Photos & Highlights)

Who Ate All the Pies 11 March @ 07:28 AM EDT Blog Details : Related Items
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By Alan Duffy

Sunderland 1-0 Liverpool Premier League 10th March 2012


They may have collected some silverware this season, courtesy of a hard-fought Carling Cup victory over Cardiff, but overall, this season has been a bit of a damp squib for Kenny Dalglish's Liverpool side.

POSSIBLE TEAM AGAINST SUNDERLAND

Friends of Liverpool FC 09 March @ 06:28 PM EDT Blog Details : Related Items
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Its very hard to predict a Liverpool team these days under Kenny Dalglish as he does have a number of options open to him from the squad (apart from a quality Striker).
But thats my stab at it, I chose Spearing instead of Henderson as Sunderland have become a very dogged team under Martin O'Neill.

Sunderland vs Liverpool Match Preview

Anfield Red 09 March @ 11:57 AM EDT Blog Details : Related Items
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Sunderland vs Liverpool
10 March 2012
15.00 GMT
Stadium of Light

History:
Total: 149
Liverpool Wins: 66
Sunderland Wins: 50
Draws: 30

Last Premier League Meeting: 20 August 2011 – Liverpool 1-1 Sunderland (Suarez)

Form:
Liverpool: The Reds' league form recently has been nothing short of abysmal, with the club dropping key points and all but falling out of the race for a Champions League spot.

Reds Face O'Neill's Sunderland

The Liver Bird 09 March @ 11:10 AM EDT Blog Details : Related Items
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Let's hope we don't have to rely on a penalty again haha...Liverpool travel to the Stadium Of Light on Saturday to face a renewed Sunderland side. Martin O'Neill's side are almost unrecognisable compared to the side Steve Bruce was managing earlier in the season and Liverpool will surely be looking for a victory in a game which they drew at the start of the season.

LETS HOPE FOR BETTER AGAINST SUNDERLAND

Friends of Liverpool FC 07 March @ 09:27 PM EDT Blog Details : Related Items
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Liverpool face fighters Sunderland at the Stadium of Light in the Premier League this Saturday at 3:00pm. Under Martin O'Neill's stewardship, the Black Cats/ Makems have climbed up to 12th in the Premiership Table with 34 points, five behind Liverpool on 39 pts.
Recent results for Sunderland include a 2-0 victory over Swansea and a 3-0 drubbing of Norwich City.

Sessegnon & Cattermole Handed Respective Three And Four-Game Bans For Red Cards In Ugly Tyne-Wear Derby

Who Ate All the Pies 05 March @ 06:46 AM EDT Blog Details : Related Items
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By Chris Wright

Sunderland pair Stephane Sessegnon and Lee Cattermole have been issued a cumulative total of seven game's worth of suspensions following their red cards in (and after) yesterday's ugly Tyne-Wear derby at the Sports Direct Northeast Regional HQ Stadium a match, we'd just like to mention, that was refereed nigh-on impeccably by Mike Dean.

Nicklas Bendtner Thinking About Russian Future

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Russian clubs' ability in grabbing several quality players in the last couple seasons apparently attracted Nicklas Bendtner, who thinks that the competition starts to really get interesting with the arrival of several top football stars.

Bendtner who is currently being loaned out by Arsenal, revealed that in the summer, should there's an offer from one of the Russians outfit, he would definitely give much thought especially if there's no guarantee at the Gunners.

O’Neill – Bendtner will have to fight to regain place in Sunderland team

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The Arsenal striker Nicklas Bendtner got a boot in the nose from Angel Rangel when Sunderland played Swansea about a month ago, but the Black Cats have been playing brilliantly in his absence (including two games against his parent club) and Martin O'Neill now says that he will have to fight to regain his place [.

Rep. of Ireland Fan’s Finally Get Their Wish!

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It seems the Republic of Ireland fans have finally got their wish after manager Giovanni Trapattoni called James McClean into the squad to face the Czech Rep on February 29, Trapattoni had originally left the in-form Sunderland winger out of the squad but with another great performance against Arsenal to his name McClean was a must for the squad.

English FA Cup Recap – 18 February 2012

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English FA Cup Recap 18 February 2012 - The 90th Minute Soccer Blog

Below are brief recaps for all the FA Cup matches on February 18, 2012.

Chelsea 1-1 Birmingham

Birmingham starts off strong with a 20th minute Danny Murphy goal but Chelsea equalizes with a 62nd minute Daniel Sturridge goal.

Wenger’s reasons for yet another defeat..

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Sunderland got revenge for last weeks League defeat by Arsenal by knocking the Gunners out of the FA Cup yesterday evening. The Black Cats had the benefit of a week's rest between games while Arsenal were getting battered in Italy and, according to Arsene Wenger, the tired legs obviously contributed to the weak performance.

FA Cup: Sunderland 2-0 Arsenal – Limp Gunners’ See Trophy Hopes Vanish At Stadium Of Light (Photos & Highlights)

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By Alan Duffy

Sunderland 2-0 Arsenal FA Cup 18th February 2012


After seeing his side all but go out of the Champions League on Wednesday in Milan, Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger witnessed another appalling performance from his beleaguered side at Sunderland on Saturday.

Arsenal Goes for Season Sweep Against Sunderland Minus Henry

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Football Association Cup

Sunderland v Arsenal

Stadium of Light

Saturday 18th February 17.15

For the third time this season Arsenal face Sunderland, this time in the fifth round of the FA Cup. The two previous meetings ended in 2 1 wins for The Gunners with Thierry Henry scoring the injury time winner last Saturday.

European Look Ahead: Barcelona tries to keep up, FA Cup resumes and more

Soccer By Ives 17 February @ 12:00 PM EDT Blog Details : Related Items
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By JOHN BOSCHINI

While Real Madrid have all but wrapped up the La Liga title, Barcelona still have work to do to lock down second place.

The defending champions welcome third-placed Valencia in one of the more intriguing non-Clasico games of the season.

FA Cup Tips: Tough weekend for Arsenal, Liverpool and Chelsea

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FA Cup Tips: Tough weekend for Arsenal, Liverpool and Chelsea - originally posted on Soccerlens.com

The latest betting tips for the FA Cup weekend:

Sunderland v Arsenal

It's FA Cup weekend, with the feature game seeing Sunderland take on Arsenal at the Stadium of Light (5.