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Roy Keane has said that his Sunderland side will have to raise their game against Chelsea if they are to avoid a drubbing.

Roy Keane will hand Black Cats forward Kenwyne Jones his first start of the Premier League season against Chelsea.

Roy Keane has blasted his Sunderland players and labelled the defeat at Stoke as their worst performance of the season.

Reading have warned Sunderland off making a double move for Royals duo Kevin Doyle and Stephen Hunt in January.

Roy Keane described Sunderland's defeat at Stoke as the 'worst performance of the season' and hinted at changes this weekend.

Sunderland are again being linked with a move for Tottenham striker Darren Bent after tracking the player in the summer.

Sunderland boss Roy Keane says he is delighted with the impact made by Djibril Cisse and is confident of doing a permanent deal.

Sunderland boss Roy Keane has called on his players to be more consistent as they look to move up the Premiership table.

Sunderland boss Roy Keane says he will not risk Kenwyne Jones from the start against Stoke on Wednesday night.

Roy Keane has hailed the progress being made at Sunderland and says the club are heading in the right direction.

Roy Keane is set to hold further talks over his future at Sunderland and is closing in on a new deal at the Stadium of Light.

Black Cats boss Roy Keane has been tipped to take over as a manager of Manchester United in the future.

Striker Kenwyne Jones is hopeful of making his first-team comeback against Newcastle on Saturday after five months on the sidelines.

Roy Keane has demanded that his Sunderland players end the club's wretched home record against rivals Newcastle on Saturday.

Recovering striker Kenwyne Jones says he does not expect to be involved for Sunderland in this weekend's north-east derby.

Sunderland boss Roy Keane has ruled out risking Kenwyne Jones against Newcastle this weekend.

Sunderland chairman Niall Quinn has denied reports that boss Roy Keane is stalling over a new deal at the Stadium of Light.

Roy Keane says Sunderland will be patient with Kenwyne Jones, who is not expected to figure against Newcastle.

Sunderland striker David Connolly has suffered a setback on the injury front and could have played his last game for the club.

Sunderland boss Roy Keane has ruled out a big spending spree in January and admits he is happy with the quality in his squad.

Sunderland boss Roy Keane felt his side edged the draw at Fulham and that the ref was wrong to disallow a Kieran Richardson free-kick.

Roy Keane has reiterated he will not rush into committing his future to Sunderland "until the contract is right".

Sunderland will be without Kenwyne Jones and Nyron Nosworthy for the trip to Fulham as they continue to recover from their injuries.

Out of favour Sunderland striker Anthony Stokes has joined Sheffield United on a three month loan deal.

On-loan Graham Kavanagh has admitted he is interested in joining League One side Carlisle on a permanent basis.

Goalkeeper Craig Gordon insists it is a "realistic target" for Sunderland to qualify for Europe this season.

Sunderland boss Roy Keane is being linked with a move for Seville midfielder Renato, who could be on the move in January.

Sunderland are on course to complete the £10million capture of Djibril Cisse as the striker continues to impress Roy Keane.

Sunderland could be set to battle it out with West Brom and Bolton for the services of Leeds United midfielder Fabian Delph.

Sunderland have joined the growing number of clubs who could bid for Fulham's Jimmy Bullard in January.

Sunderland chairman Niall Quinn says more transfer cash will be available in January, while ruling out a loan exit for Michael Chopra.

Sunderland chairman Niall Quinn says the club are close to securing a new deal for manager Roy Keane.

Sunderland hope to have Kenwyne Jones back available for the clash against Newcastle United on October 25.

Sunderland have allowed Graham Kavanagh to go out on loan to Carlisle United, where he will spend the next month.

Sunderland striker Anthony Stokes has said that he wants to stay at the club despite failing to break in to the first team this season.

Sunderland manager Roy Keane has criticised Arsenal's youth policy, saying the club don't deserve credit for their young stars.

Dwight Yorke has vowed to roll back the years in his quest to see off Sunderland's young guns in Roy Keane's side.

Fit-again Kieran Richardson has accepted he needs to repay Roy Keane's faith in him by "delivering" for Sunderland.

Sunderland boss Roy Keane says his side lack physical presence and have to play football to win games in the Premiership.

Sunderland boss Roy Keane says Kenwyne Jones is progressing well and hopes he will get a run out with the reserves next week.

Villarreal defender Cesar Arzo has dismissed speculation linking him with a move to Sunderland and says he has not held talks.

Inter Milan midfielder Patrick Vieira has denied reports he is ready to make a shock return to the Premiership with Sunderland.

Sunderland boss Roy Keane has dismissed speculation linking him with a move for former Arsenal star Patrick Viera.

Sunderland boss Roy Keane has revealed he made an enquiry for his old nemesis Patrick Vieira, but was put off by his wage demands.

Sunderland boss Roy Keane is looking forward to his side's game against Arsenal on Saturday but expects the Gunners to be in good form.

Sunderland boss Roy Keane remains calm over contract talks with the Black Cats despite being in the final year of his current deal.

Mick McCarthy has moved to bolster his injury-hit Wolves side by signing Sunderland winger Carlos Edwards on a three-month loan.

Star striker Kenwyne Jones is just weeks away from a return for Sunderland, manager Roy Keane has confirmed.

Roy Keane will look to tempt Tottenham midfielder Jermaine Jenas back to the north east in the January window, according to reports.

Sunderland chief Niall Quinn says talks have begun over Roy Keane'e new contract and hopes it will be sorted soon.

Burnley boss Owen Coyle says he would be interested in signing Russell Anderson once the Sunderland defender returns to fitness.