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Sunderland midfielder Craig Gardner has insisted he is happy on Wearside after months of speculation that he could leave the club.

Sunderland striker Asamoah Gyan looks unlikely to return to the Stadium of Light at the end of his loan in the summer.

Sunderland captain Lee Cattermole says that confidence is high in the squad despite their recent set back at the weekend.

As the count down continues towards Sunday's derby with Newcastle, Sunderland have an injury worry over Phil Bardsley.

Martin O'Neill insists there is more to come from Sunderland this season as they look to bounce back from their 4-0 defeat to West Brom

In-form Sunderland striker Stephane Sessegnon has been linked with a summer move to either Tottenham or Arsenal.

Martin O'Neill had few complaints about Sunderland's resounding 4-0 loss at West Brom.

Sunderland boss Martin O'Neill has welcomed Fraizer Campbell's call-up to the England squad despite his recent injury nightmare.

Nicklas Bendtner could return to the Sunderland squad for the Premier League trip to West Brom after recovering from a facial fracture.

After the best part of 18 months on the sidelines Frazier Campbell has capped his return to fitness with an England call up.

Sunderland boss Martin O'Neill is convinced competition at the top end of the Barclays Premier League table is increasing.

Sunderland are being urged to sever their ties with striker Asamoah Gyan and allow him to join Al Ain on a permanent basis.

Sunderland midfielder Craig Gardner has hailed Martin O'Neill as a "genius" having twice witnessed the Northern Irishman transform the fortunes of a club.

Sunderland will apparently absorb the vacancy left by Niall Quinn after he severed his ties with the club this week.

James McClean has been called up to the Republic Of Ireland squad to face the Czech Republic later this month.

Titus Bramble has received a further setback in his road to recovery and is now expected to be out of action for another month.

Blacks Cats boss Martin O'Neill has described the out going former chairman Niall Quinn as 'Mr Sunderland'.

Sunderland winger James McClean has been called into the Republic of Ireland squad for the friendly clash with the Czech Republic later this month.

Former chairman Niall Quinn is stepping down from his role at Sunderland after six succesful years on Wearside.

Everton and Sunderland will meet in the FA Cup quarter-finals following Sunday afternoon's draw at Wembley.

Sunderland defender John O'Shea hopes to pile more misery on Arsenal when they visit the Stadium of Light on Saturday.

Sunderland boss Martin O'Neill admits Saturday's FA Cup tie with Arsenal may come too soon for injured captain Lee Cattermole.

Sunderland midfielder Sebastion Larsson believes that the side can go into the FA Cup clash with Arsenal full of confidence.

Sunderland boss Martin O'Neill says he is happy to leave his current loan players out at their temporary homes.

Sunderland star Stephane Sessegnon believes Lee Cattermole and David Vaughan will have a fight on their hands to reclaim their places.

Decorated international John O'Shea believes it's only a matter of time until club-mate James McClean earns his first Ireland cap.

Former Sunderland striker Kevin Phillips has hailed the impact of Black Cats boss Martin O'Neill following the side's impressive upturn in form.

Sunderland midfielder Sebastian Larsson is backing his team-mates to respond in a positive fashion to Saturday's defeat to Arsenal.

Stephane Sessegnon says he is happy with Sunderland and has played down talk of a move to Arsenal.

Martin O'Neill has warned his Sunderland side Arsenal are more than a one-man team as they prepare for an intriguing double-header.

January signings Wayne Bridge and Sotirios Kyrgiakos return to the Sunderland squad for Arsenal's visit on Saturday.

Sunderland boss Martin O'Neill has told January signings Wayne Bridge and Sotirios Kyrgiakos to wait for their chance.

Jack Colback is convinced Sunderland have nothing to fear as they prepare for their enticing double-header with Arsenal.

Sunderland boss Martin O'Neill is hoping that Stephane Sessegnon's injury turns out to be just cramp and nothing more serious.

Martin O'Neill will let the FA Cup take care of itself after seeing Sunderland book a mouth-watering double header against Arsenal.

Sunderland boss Martin O'Neill has warned fans not to take anything for granted as they prepare to face Middlesbrough in the Cup.

Martin O'Neill will be without loan signings Wayne Bridge and Sotirios Kyrgiakos for the FA Cup fourth round replay at Middlesbrough.

Martin O'Neill has leapt to the defence of David Meyler following the incident which saw Robert Huth sent off last weekend.

Wayne Bridge will have to be patient as he waits for his full debut at the club after joining on loan from Manchester City.

Bolton boss Owen Coyle has claimed there was never any chance of Sunderland landing striker Kevin Davies in January.

Michael Turner believes the Sunderland defence has shown its worth by standing up to Stoke's ariel onslaught.

Sunderland boss Martin O'Neill says he was unwilling to spend big in January and will save his cash until the summer.

Sunderland boss Martin O'Neill is warning his players there can be no let up despite their impressive return of 19 points from 27.

Sunderland defender Phil Bardsley has hailed the impact of new manager Martin O'Neill for turning around the fortunes of the team.

Stephane Sessegnon has paid tribute to Sunderland team-mate Fraizer Campbell after his blistering return to action.

Sunderland will be without Wes Brown for eight weeks but Lee Cattermole is hoping to be back in training next week.

Martin O'Neill says he is relieved to have made it to 30 points following an impressive 3-0 win over Norwich.

Martin O'Neill will be able to call upon new signing Wayne Bridge for tonight's home clash with Norwich in the Premier League.

Sunderland boss Martin O'Neill is convinced the route he and Paul Lambert have taken into top-flight management has given them a firm grounding in the business.