Tag: Sunderland
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Sunderland winger Adam Johnson arrested on suspicion of under-age sex
Embed from Getty Images Sunderland winger Adam Johnson has been arrested on suspicion of having sex with a girl aged 15. The 27-year-old England international was arrested on Monday and is now in custody, helping Durham police with their inquiries over allegedly having sex with an under-age girl. “A 27-year-old man was arrested earlier today…
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Rooney brace puts Man United back ahead of Arsenal
Embed from Getty Images Wayne Rooney’s brace was enough to give Manchester United a 2-0 win over Sunderland and put themselves back above Arsenal into third place in the Premier League. Louis van Gaal’s side made a good start to the game as Rooney came close with a near post header after good work from…
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FULL Open letter for Gus Poyet to Sunderland fans
Gus Poyet has penned an open letter to Sunderland supporters following a relationship breakdown between himself and the club’s fans. Posted on the Sunderland official website on Thursday morning, below is the full transcript of Poyet’s letter: “For the first time in my life I think is time for me to write this letter to…
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Press Room: Poyet blames poor start, Ramsey delighted
Sunderland boss Gus Poyet blamed a poor start for Sunderland’s 2-0 defeat to Queens Park Rangers, whilst his opposite number, Chris Ramsey, was delighted with the win. Goals from Leroy Fer and Bobby Zamora in the first half handed QPR their first Premier League away win of the season, and Poyet was certain in his…
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Manager-less QPR beat Sunderland
Goals from Leroy Fer and Bobby Zamora saw manager-less Queens Park Rangers beat Sunderland at the Stadium of Light 2-0 on Tuesday evening. Manager-less QPR started the game well and put the home side under pressure right from the off as both Niko Kranjcar and Bobby Zamora combined well to create a good chance for…
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Defoe excited by Premier League return
Jermain Defoe has admitted his delight at a return to the Premier League after all-but agreeing a move to Sunderland. Defoe is on the verge of completing his move to the Stadium of Light after a drastic time in Major League Soccer with Toronto, a move which will see Jozy Altidore move the opposite direction.…
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Rodgers expecting ‘quiet’ transfer window at Liverpool
Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers has claimed that he is anticipating a “quiet” transfer window. The Northern Irishman admitted that the club’s summer spending of £120m, means that January will be a quiet month for the Anfield side, but he remained excited ahead of the seasons run in after his side beat Sunderland 1-0 on Saturday.…
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Chelsea flop set for January loan move
A whole host of Premier League teams are to battle it out for Chelsea midfielder Mohamed Salah, according to various reports. The 22-year-old joined Chelsea in January of this year but has failed to break into the starting eleven, despite his £11m transfer fee. Salah was first seen by Blues boss Jose Mourinho impressing for…
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Former Chelsea midfielder Poyet ready to end their unbeaten run
Sunderland manager Gus Poyet is urging his players to perform against Chelsea and be the first team to beat them this season. The Blues have not lost yet and maintain a strong lead at the top of the Premier League table, whilst also cementing their place in the knockout stages of the Champions League. Poyet’s…
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Arsene Wenger praises his ‘focused’ side
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has praised his side after the beat Sunderland 2-0 on Saturday in the Premier League. Alexis Sanchez was the hero as he bagged a brace against Gus Poyet’s Sunderland side, helping his side gain an important three points. The Chilean’s goals came following errors from Wes Brown and Vito Mannone, but…
