Cattermole to return for Black Cats this weekend

Sunderland welcome back Lee Cattermole to midfield from suspension as the Black Cats look for their first win in fifteen games. Read more

Liverpool vs. Lyon preview: Benitez in need of a boost

After their disappointing start to the season, Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez knows he is under pressure to get results quickly, with the next two games likely to determine whether or not he will still be in his job.

In the Champions League tonight, the Reds take on in form French team Lyon, who have impressed in recent weeks, with striker Lisandro Lopez particulary in great form.

A defeat tonight would leave them struggling to qualify, with two tough away games to follow. Read more

Sunderland defeat sets up Sunday showdown

Sunderland will face a battle for survival on Sunday after Portsmouth came from 1-0 down to win 3-1 at Fratton Park. Read more

Preview: Manchester City vs Sunderland

Djibril Cisse belives drastic action is needed to save his strike partnership with Kenwyne Jones ahead of Sunderland’s visit to Manchester City on Sunday.

Cisse, who has been in a poor run of form recently, admits his struggling partnership with Jones is putting the Black Cats premier League survival at risk. Read more

New season, new story

Washington 5-a-side league will go into its seventh week this Sunday with all 20 team slots filled for the first time in 15 weeks, but how have the teams fared so far this season compared to last?

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