Tag: Sunderland
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Sunderland boss Poyet hoping to beat Arsenal
Sunderland boss Gus Poyet is backing his side to forget their 8-0 defeat to Southampton by beating Arsenal this Saturday. Poyet admits it took him and his squad several days to overcome the defeat to Southampton last weekend, but he feels that they will bounce back against Arsenal in the Premier League this Saturday. “I…
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Mannone: We should pay for fans tickets after 8-0 defeat
Sunderland goalkeeper Vito Mannone believes he and his team-mates should reimburse fans who made the long journey to see their side lose 8-0 to Southampton on Saturday. Gus Poyet’s men were in terrible form on Saturday as they were caught on the wrong end of a thumping by Ronald Koeman’s Southampton and they now sit…
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Rojo granted work permit
Manchester United have announced that new signing Marcos Rojo has finally been granted a work permit and is available to play against QPR on 14 September. The Manchester giants revealed on their Twitter account this afternoon: “The UK Border Agency has agreed to grant Manchester United defender Marcos Rojo a visa and he will…
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Man United: Blind deal on verge of completion
Manchester United are at last ready to seal their highly anticipated move for Dutch defender Daley Blind, with just three days to go before the summer transfer window draws to a close. Since the arrival of Dutch coach Louis van Gaal, the Red Devils have been the front-runners to sign the Netherlands international star,…
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Ki Sung-Yueng signs new four-year Swansea deal
Swansea City midfielder Ki Sung-Yueng has signed a new four-year deal with the Welsh club. The 25-year-old was on loan to Sunderland last season and has impressed Swans manager Gary Monk since his return. He has been rewarded with a new contract which will secure his position with Swansea until summer 2018. The South…
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BLOG: Top 10 Transfers of Summer 2014
With just under a week until the transfer window slams shut I take a look at the teams who have managed to secure quality reinforcements for the right price. After all, football players are commodities in today’s bloated investment market. 1. Diego Costa- Chelsea- Price: £32m After a season where only 19 of their 69…
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Sunderland join chase for former Chelsea forward
Sunderland are to join the chase for former Chelsea striker Salomon Kalou who they want on a permanent deal, according to The Sunderland Echo. The North-East side are one of several clubs, including Premier League side West Ham, that want the Lille forward. It is believed the French club want £4 million for Kalou which…
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Man United draw with Sunderland
Manchester United’s dull start to the season continued as they were held by Sunderland on Sunday afternoon. Gus Poyet’s side nearly opened the scoring with less than four minutes on the clock when Lee Cattermole struck an effort from 25 yards, but his attempt wide narrowly wide. Sunderland continued to test David De Gea’s goal…
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Sunderland make a move for Liverpool defender
Sunderland are ready to make a loan move for Liverpool defender Sebastian Coates. The Uruguayan defender returned to Anfield this summer after a spell with his boy-hood club Nacional but he has since been deemed surplus to requirements after boss Brendan Rodgers strengthened his options with the summer signing of Dejan Lovren. Sunderland boss Gus…
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Villa off to a good start; WBA and Sunderland draw
Andreas Weimann gave Aston Villa a perfect start as they beat Stoke City 1-0, whilst West Bromwich Albion held Sunderland to a 2-2 draw. In truth, Stoke City started the better on Saturday afternoon at the Britannia with both Marko Arnautovic and Bojan Krkic coming close as they tested Brad Guzan’s goal. Gabriel Agbonlahor was…
