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Steve Bruce believes Sunderland's run of home games will help the Black Cats survive in the Premier League this season.

Sunderland will welcome back Lee Cattermole from suspension when they take on Fulham on Sunday.

Under-fire Sunderland boss Steve Bruce has the full backing of the Black Cats players, according to striker Darren Bent.

Sunderland and Everton have been joined by Liverpool in the hunt for promising French full back Rod Fanni of Rennes.

David Healy has admitted he let his standards slip at Sunderland after grabbing his first goal in a year for Ipswich this week.

Midfielder Lorik Cana believes Sunderland's "fighting spirit" will be enough to help them avoid a relegation battle.

Midfielder Jordan Henderson is targeting a return to action in mid-March as he makes swift progress from an ankle injury.

Sunderland defender Anton Ferdinand has told Steve Bruce he is willing play anywhere as he looks to win his place back.

Sunderland striker Roy O'Donovan has joined League One outfit Hartlepool on loan for the rest of the season.

Sunderland boss Steve Bruce says the next four games will 'define' their season and is targeting a winning home sequence.

Darren Bent has revealed he is hoping he can finish the season on a high to force his way into England's World Cup plans.

Jordan Henderson, Andy Reid, Lee Cattermole and David Meyler are all out of Sunderland's trip to Arsenal at the weekend.

John Mensah is ready to return for Sunderland at Arsenal on Saturday after recovering from a hamstring problem.

Sunderland have been hit by the news Andy Reid is facing a month on the sidelines with a hamstring injury.

Kenwyne Jones says he has never asked to leave Sunderland and says he is fully committed to the Black Cats.

Sunderland boss Steve Bruce is ready to clear the decks to make way for new players, according to reports.

Sunderland checked out West Brom midfielder Graham Dorrans again at the weekend and are planning a summer swoop.

Salvador Cabanas' agent claims Sunderland will still sign the Paraguay striker if he makes a miracle recovery from a gun shot wound.

Andy Reid has been added to Sunderland's injury list and could miss the rest of the month with a hamstring injury.

Sunderland boss Steve Bruce says it will be next week before he knows the full extent of Jordan Henderson's ankle injury.

Sunderland captain Lorik Cana admits his side are feeling the pressure after failing to record a victory in their last 12 league games.

Bolo Zenden has admitted Sunderland have been affected by their recent poor run of form but has called for unity at the club.

Steve Bruce has blasted Lee Cattermole and David Meyler and says their red cards cost Sunderland the game.

Sunderland winger Steed Malbranque was released from hospital on Tuesday night after he was given the all clear from a chest injury.

Sunderland striker Benjani is keen to turn his loan stay at the Stadium of Light into a permanent move in the summer.

Sunderland duo John Mensah and Kieran Richardson remain doubts for boss Steve Bruce ahead of the trip to Portsmouth.

Sunderland chairman Niall Quinn has given his full backing to boss Steve Bruce and has urged the fans to also support him.

Sunderland could be without Jordan Henderson for a lengthy spell after the midfielder picked up an ankle injury against Wigan.

Steve Bruce says he is ready to hand Alan Hutton his Sunderland debut against Wigan on Saturday afternoon.

Sunderland boss Steve Bruce has blasted reports suggesting he has had a bust up with Black Cats midfielder Kieran Richardson.

Steve Bruce has revealed that defender John Mensah is a big doubt for Sunderland's game against Wigan with a hamstring injury.

Sunderland new signing Matthew Killgallon believes Saturday's game against Wigan represents a pivotal moment in the Black Cats season.

Sunderland striker Benjani is hoping to get among the goals at his new club following his loan move from Manchester City.

Sunderland boss Steve Bruce has insisted the arrival of Benjani does not spell the beginning of the end for Kenwyne Jones on Wearside.

Sunderland's swoop to take Manchester City striker Benjani on loan until the summer has now been confirmed by the Premier League.

Alan Hutton is delighted with his move from Tottenham to Sunderland and is determined to win a place in the Black Cats side.

Steve Bruce says he was happy with Sunderland's commitment against Stoke but admits the quality was lacking.

Steve Bruce says he hopes 'common sense prevails' to allow Benjani to become a Sunderland player later on today.

Sunderland have completed the signing Tottenham defender Alan Hutton on loan for the rest of the season.