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Opponents Talk: Chelsea Away
Sunderland travel to Stamford Bridge this weekend after a hard fought draw at the Etihad Stadium midweek, a draw which they feel should have been a win if not for Vito Mannone’s error in the 89th minute. They still find themselves rooted to the table and the need for three points is growing week by […]
Opponents Talk: Manchester City Away
Sunderland find themselves rooted to the foot of the Barclays Premier League table, 7 points from safety, with 6 games remaining, two more than their relegation rivals. The first of their two games in hand comes this Wednesday against a Manchester City side who are challenging at the opposite end of the table. Joining us […]
Opponents Talk: Everton Home
As the gap between them and the teams above them grows, Sunderland host Everton knowing realistically maximum points are needed to stand a fighting chance of survival. Whilst the Black Cats will be looking to banish memories of Monday night’s horror show at Tottenham, Roberto Martinez’s men will be looking to replicate their 3-0 victory […]
Opponents Talk: Tottenham away
Sunderland find themselves with an immense task to stay in the Premier League. Following this weekend’s results they are bottom of the league, 7 points adrift of safety. They do, however, have three games in hand over their relegation rivals. The first of which is this coming Monday night at Spurs. HotspurRelated Joins us for […]
Opponents Talk: West Ham Home
As each home fixture becomes increasingly “must-win”, West Ham are the visitors to the Stadium of Light this Monday night. Sunderland, who will be hoping to build on a late show at Liverpool, will take heart from the Hammers recent resurgence as the hosts have pulled away from the relegation zone in recent weeks and […]
Opponents Talk: Liverpool Away
Sunderland face the daunting prospect of a trip to Liverpool on Wednesday night, in a game equally vital to both teams for completely opposite reasons. The hosts will be looking to maintain their title charge, whilst for the Black Cats, this is the first of three games in hand over their relegation rivals. David Tyrer […]
Opponents Talk: Norwich City Away
It’s another “must win” game this weekend as Sunderland travel to Carrow Road, with both teams battling to beat the drop. Whilst the Canaries are three places higher than Gus Poyet’s men, only four points separate the two sides, and both teams will be looking to get points on the board sooner rather than later […]
Opponents Talk: Crystal Palace Home
After Sunderland dared to dream, its now back to the Premier League after two consecutive cup defeats. Three games in hand with a real hope of climbing the table, Sunderland host Crystal Palace and we welcome Charlie to Opponents Talk. Tony Pulis seems to have made a real difference since his arrival, what has […]
Opponents Talk: Hull City Away
After last week’s Wembley heartbreak, Sunderland will be looking to book another trip to the capital with victory in the FA Cup quarter finals this weekend. Standing in their way are a Hull City side, who having already beaten the Black Cats twice in the league this season will be looking to reach the semi-finals […]
Opponents Talk: Man City Capital One Cup Final
Sunderland find themselves somewhere different this weekend, somewhere they haven’t visited since 1998. They find themselves at Wembley for the first time since the 1998 Division One Play Off Final in their first domestic cup final since 1992. Their opponents for this Sunday’s clash are Manchester City, who they’ve already faced in one cup final […]

