Steve Bruce has admitted he is lacking a striker and has vowed to work as hard as possible to bring in a forward before the window slams shut this week. The Black Cats have made some key signings in midfield and defence over the summer and look a much more organised defensive unit. They have…

Saturday 27 August – Barclays Premier League Swansea continue their wait for their first win in the Premier League after playing out a 0-0 draw with Sunderland. Swansea City: Vorm, Williams, Taylor, Caulker, Rangel, Britton, Sinclair, Dyer (Dobbie 79 min), Routledge (Lita 71 min), Graham, Agustien (Allen 79 min). Substitutes: Moreira, Tate, Dobbie, Lita, Moore,…

Saturday 27 August 3 pm KO Swansea City Pre-Match Report Swansea registered their first point against Wigan last weekend but still await their first goal in the Premier League. They are extremely strong at home however and will see this match as an ideal opportunity to set their marker for the season. They have no…

Sunderland boss Steve Bruce wants Manchester City outcast Roque Santa Cruz to inject the goals to kick-start his side’s faltering start to the season. After an impressive opening day draw against Liverpool in the Premier League, Bruce has seen his side lose the Tyne-Wear derby at home to Newcastle whilst they were dumped out of…

Although Sunderland have heavily invested in their squad this summer, Steve Bruce still believes he is short of the most expensive element which is a reliable striker. The home defeat to Newcastle will not have gone down well at the Stadium of Light and there have been doubts about the longevity of Asamoah Gyan’s stay…

Jose Enrique has enjoyed a very positive start to life as a Red, putting out two impressive performances against Sunderland and Arsenal.  The Spaniard has admitted he is relishing the partnership down the left flank with Stewart Downing, and believes the pair can bring the best out of Andy Carroll. Liverpool's No.3, who was named…

Ryan Taylor free kick goal vs Sunderland: Barton worked his way into a good position after 55 minutes but saw his shot blocked by Ferdinand before Mignolet palmed away a Jonas effort six minutes later. The opening goal of the game came for Newcastle after 62 minutes courtesy of Ryan Taylor. He curled a wonderful…

Saturday 20 August 2011 – Barclays Premier League Ryan Taylor curled in a wonderful free-kick for Newcastle as they beat Sunderland 1-0 in the Tyne-Wear derby. Sunderland: Mignolet, Bardsley, Brown, Ferdinand, Richardson (Ji 71 min), Larsson (Wickham 81 min), Cattermole, Colback, Elmohamady (Gardner 71 min), Sessegnon, Gyan. Substitutes: Westwood, Gardner, Wickham, Vaughan, Ji, Bramble, Laing.…

Saturday 20 August 12 pm KO Sunderland Pre-Match Report In the first derby of the season, Sunderland will be desperate to put their home advantage to good use and pick up a morale boosting win over their rivals. They have won just one of their last 13 Premier League meetings with Newcastle however and will…

There have been mixed reports coming out of Germany this week after Blackburn Rovers reportedly made a move for Schalke star Raul. It had been understood that no offer had been made but Blackburn stated yesterday that Schalke had rejected an offer for the Spanish legend who is keen on a move to England. Boss…

After a fairly quiet opening to the league season which included three matches that finished goal-less; all 20 sides will be in action from 20-22 August in match-day two of the Barclays Premier League. The weekend’s action gets underway with the Tyne-Wear derby which sees Sunderland take on Newcastle, whilst Arsenal face Liverpool in the…

Jose Enrique made a surprise start during Saturday's 1-1 draw with Sunderland, and the Spaniard was a bright spark for the Reds whose fire was doused in the second half by one Sebb Larrson.  However, Enrique believes that the Reds can produce a very exciting and successful campaign if they can replicate their first half…