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Glory and redemption: Premier League ready to rumble

Glory and redemption: Premier League ready to rumble

Rediff.com15 Aug 2025

Fresh off a dominant title-winning campaign, Liverpool kick off the new Premier League season on Friday as the team to beat, as the Reds have transitioned from Juergen Klopp's high-octane chaos to a more measured possession-based style under Arne Slot.

FA Cup: Newcastle breeze past Sunderland in derby

FA Cup: Newcastle breeze past Sunderland in derby

Rediff.com6 Jan 2024

Newcastle United made light work of north-east rivals Sunderland as Alexander Isak's double secured a 3-0 win and a place in the FA Cup fourth round at the Stadium of Light on Saturday.

Burnley, Leeds United secure Premier League promotion

Burnley, Leeds United secure Premier League promotion

Rediff.com22 Apr 2025

Burnley beat Sheffield United 2-1 to seal automatic promotion to the English Premier League with the result also sending Championship leaders Leeds United up alongside them.

EPL football player banned for six games for spitting at opponent

EPL football player banned for six games for spitting at opponent

Rediff.com10 Jan 2025

Norwich City winger Borja Sainz has been suspended for six matches and fined 12,000 pounds ($14,749) for spitting at an opponent.

Moyes returns to Everton as manager

Moyes returns to Everton as manager

Rediff.com11 Jan 2025

Everton have signed David Moyes for a second spell as their manager, the Premier League club said on Saturday.

'It was one of the best days of my life but also one of the worst'

'It was one of the best days of my life but also one of the worst'

Rediff.com11 Oct 2024

To mark World Mental Health Day, English footballer Connolly opens up about alcoholism, rehab

Sunderland manager Advocaat quits

Sunderland manager Advocaat quits

Rediff.com28 May 2015

Dick Advocaat has quit as Sunderland's head coach after guiding them to Premier League safety, the north-east club said on Wednesday.

Sunderland appoint Moyes as Allardyce's replacement

Sunderland appoint Moyes as Allardyce's replacement

Rediff.com23 Jul 2016

Sunderland named David Moyes as their new manager on Saturday, replacing Sam Allardyce who was appointed as England manager.

Priyanka Gandhi has assets worth Rs 12 cr; faces cheating case in MP

Priyanka Gandhi has assets worth Rs 12 cr; faces cheating case in MP

Rediff.com23 Oct 2024

Her immovable assets are worth over Rs 7.74 crore, which includes two inherited half shares of agricultural land in Mehrauli area of New Delhi and a half share in a farmhouse building located therein, all of which together are now worth over Rs 2.10 crore.

Advocaat quits as Sunderland manager

Advocaat quits as Sunderland manager

Rediff.com4 Oct 2015

Dick Advocaat has stepped down as manager of Premier League Sunderland after less than seven months in the job, the club said in a statement on Sunday.

EPL: Sunderland match unwanted 110-year milestone

EPL: Sunderland match unwanted 110-year milestone

Rediff.com23 Oct 2016

Sunderland became the first top-flight club in more than 100 years to fail to register a win in any of their first nine league games in two successive seasons when they suffered a 1-0 defeat by West Ham United on Saturday.

Keane to coach Sunderland

Keane to coach Sunderland

Rediff.com28 Aug 2006

Roy Keane has agreed terms to take over as manager of second division Sunderland

EPL PHOTOS: Sunderland pull off shock win

EPL PHOTOS: Sunderland pull off shock win

Rediff.com24 Nov 2015

Sunderland striker Jermain Defoe cashed in on a horrendous defensive mix-up to give his struggling side a much-needed 1-0 win at Crystal Palace in the Premier League on Monday.

League Cup: Sunderland win; Burnley, Middlesbrough sent packing

League Cup: Sunderland win; Burnley, Middlesbrough sent packing

Rediff.com25 Aug 2016

Premier League teams Burnley and Middlesbrough were knocked out of the English Cup by lower-league teams in the second round on Wednesday.

Sunderland sink Southampton, make League Cup quarters

Sunderland sink Southampton, make League Cup quarters

Rediff.com7 Nov 2013

Seb Larsson's late strike sent struggling Sunderland through to the League Cup quarter-finals with a 2-1 win over fellow Premier League side Southampton on Wednesday.

Sunderland earn vital victory

Sunderland earn vital victory

Rediff.com14 Jan 2008

Two goals from Kieran Richardson gave Sunderland a 2-0 victory over Portsmouth to boost their hopes of escaping the Premier League drop zone.

Resurgent Newcastle beat Sunderland

Resurgent Newcastle beat Sunderland

Rediff.com20 Apr 2008

Sunderland are still not safe after losing 2-0 at Newcastle United in the day's second derby, Michael Owen scoring twice for Kevin Keegan's resurgent side at St James' Park.

Sunderland sack Johnson after child sex charge admission

Sunderland sack Johnson after child sex charge admission

Rediff.com12 Feb 2016

England international Adam Johnson has been sacked by Premier League Sunderland after he pleaded guilty to sexual activity with a child, the club said on Thursday.

Sunderland boss in talks over England manager's job

Sunderland boss in talks over England manager's job

Rediff.com14 Jul 2016

Sunderland have given permission to the Football Association (FA) to speak to manager Sam Allardyce about the vacant England post, the Premier League club said on Wednesday.

Chelsea edge past Sunderland

Chelsea edge past Sunderland

Rediff.com16 Jan 2006

Sunderland swoop early for defensive recruit Alonso

Sunderland swoop early for defensive recruit Alonso

Rediff.com31 Dec 2013

English Premier League basement dwellers Sunderland have moved quickly to reinforce their frail defence by agreeing a loan move for Fiorentina fullback Marcos Alonso until the end of the season.

EPL: Spurs held by Sunderland

EPL: Spurs held by Sunderland

Rediff.com10 Nov 2010

Tottenham Hotspur suffered another English Premier League setback on Tuesday when they were held to a 1-1 draw by Sunderland at White Hart Lane, where a week ago they overwhelmed European champions Inter Milan.

EPL PHOTOS: Benteke lifts Liverpool; Sunderland slump continues

EPL PHOTOS: Benteke lifts Liverpool; Sunderland slump continues

Rediff.com31 Dec 2015

Christian Benteke condemned struggling Sunderland to a 1-0 defeat and sent Liverpool level on points with sixth-placed Manchester United in the last Premier League game of the year on Wednesday.

Sunderland manager seeks hand of God to upset Leicester

Sunderland manager seeks hand of God to upset Leicester

Rediff.com6 Apr 2016

Sunderland manager Sam Allardyce will seek divine intervention ahead of Sunday's clash with Premier League leaders Leicester City after watching his relegation-threatened side fail to convert dominance into goals last weekend.

Sunderland sign Uruguyanan Poyet as new manager

Sunderland sign Uruguyanan Poyet as new manager

Rediff.com8 Oct 2013

English Premier League club Sunderland have appointed Gustavo Poyet as manager on Tuesday. The 45 year-old has agreed a two year contract at the Stadium of Light and will take charge of the Black Cats with immediate effect.

FA Cup: Sunderland's Sessegnon sinks Middlesbrough

FA Cup: Sunderland's Sessegnon sinks Middlesbrough

Rediff.com9 Feb 2012

Stephane Sessegnon struck deep into extra-time as Sunderland booked their place in the FA Cup fifth round with a 2-1 replay win over second-tier rivals Middlesbrough on Wednesday.

EPL: Johnson strikes late to earn Sunderland derby win

EPL: Johnson strikes late to earn Sunderland derby win

Rediff.com21 Dec 2014

Adam Johnson's late winner earned Sunderland a 1-0 victory over Newcastle United.

Sunderland manager Bruce gets the boot

Sunderland manager Bruce gets the boot

Rediff.com1 Dec 2011

Steve Bruce became the first Premier League manager to be sacked this season when Sunderland announced they had parted company with the former Manchester United player on Wednesday.

Sunderland player pleads GUILTY to two child sex charges

Sunderland player pleads GUILTY to two child sex charges

Rediff.com11 Feb 2016

England and Sunderland footballer Adam Johnson has admitted one count of sexual activity with a 15-year-old school girl and one of grooming at Bradford crown court on Wednesday.

Keane guides Sunderland to EPL

Keane guides Sunderland to EPL

Rediff.com7 May 2007

Sunderland 5-0 win over Luton Town took the team into the Premier League in Roy Keane's first season as manager.

Liverpool agree fee for Sunderland's Henderson

Liverpool agree fee for Sunderland's Henderson

Rediff.com8 Jun 2011

Premier League club Liverpool have agreed a fee with Sunderland for their England midfielder Jordan Henderson in a deal which British media reported would cost the Merseysiders up to 20 million pounds ($32.79 million).

EPL: Defoe's goalscoring debut record ends as Sunderland lose

EPL: Defoe's goalscoring debut record ends as Sunderland lose

Rediff.com18 Jan 2015

Jermain Defoe's record of scoring on his first appearance for every club he has played for came to an end as Sunderland lost 2-1 at his former club Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League on Saturday.

Sunderland, West Brom continue upward progress

Sunderland, West Brom continue upward progress

Rediff.com6 Dec 2010

Sunderland and West Bromwich Albion stayed in touch with the Premier League leaders with solid home wins over West Ham United and Newcastle United on Sunday.

Arteta grabs late equaliser at Sunderland

Arteta grabs late equaliser at Sunderland

Rediff.com23 Nov 2010

Mikel Arteta hauled struggling Everton another point clear of the Premier League drop zone on Monday with a late equaliser in a 2-2 draw with Sunderland that denied the hosts a place in the top six.

5 reasons why Sunderland can spoil Chelsea's party again

5 reasons why Sunderland can spoil Chelsea's party again

Rediff.com28 Nov 2014

Sunderland have the opportunity to end in-form Chelsea's run of 19 undefeated matches in all competitions this season.

Sunderland turn to Di Canio as saviour

Sunderland turn to Di Canio as saviour

Rediff.com1 Apr 2013

Sunderland entrusted flamboyant Italian Paolo Di Canio with the task of securing their Premier League survival when they appointed him as head coach in place of the sacked Martin O'Neill on Sunday.

Benteke treble leads Villa rout of Sunderland

Benteke treble leads Villa rout of Sunderland

Rediff.com30 Apr 2013

Aston Villa striker Christian Benteke scored a hat-trick to lead his side to a crushing 6-1 win over Sunderland on Monday that gave them a massive lift in their battle for Premier League survival.

EPL: Fletcher double helps Sunderland win at Palace

EPL: Fletcher double helps Sunderland win at Palace

Rediff.com4 Nov 2014

Sunderland striker Steven Fletcher scored in each half to help his beleaguered side earn a much-needed 3-1 win at Crystal Palace in their Premier League match at Selhurst Park on Monday.

Nissan's Sunderland plant to fire 1,200

Nissan's Sunderland plant to fire 1,200

Rediff.com9 Jan 2009

Dramatic decline in customer demand which is affecting all car makers has forced the Sunderland Plant to implement measures to adjust volume in line with the market.

Sunderland defeat leaves them in danger

Sunderland defeat leaves them in danger

Rediff.com19 May 2009

Sunderland face an anxious final day of the Premier League season after a 3-1 defeat at Portsmouth Monday left them in serious danger of relegation.