THREE Manchester United Players Who Should Lose Their Place In The Team After Sunderland Loss

Sunderland take a 2-1 lead into the second leg of the League Cup semi-final next week, as they overcame a weak challenge from a limp Manchester United side. Next up for the Red Devils is Swansea, who beat them at Old Trafford at the weekend, so here are three players who should lose their place in the team, in my eyes.

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Could A Manchester United Loss Tonight Cost David Moyes His Job?

Manchester United travel to Sunderland tonight in what could be a huge night for both teams - United have lost their last two games and are in trouble in the Premier League, sitting seventh, while Sunderland sit bottom of the league and will look to the League Cup as their only chance of silverware. A home win could also spell trouble for David Moyes, as he has lost four of the last six home games United have played, and the fans have started to grumble.

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THREE Chelsea Players Who Should Be Dropped After Cup Defeat

Jose Mourinho suffered another set-back last night as he watched his Chelsea side crash out of the League Cup to lowly Sunderland as they lost 2-1 thanks to an injury time goal from Ki. It was a poor performance from the capital side, so here are three players who I think should lose their place for the weekend.

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Statistical Preview: West Ham vs Sunderland

Manager Sam Allardyce has bemoaned his team’s lack of luck in recent weeks as the Hammers continue their unfortunate slide down the table. They host Sunderland in a game that can only be described as a ‘relegation six-pointer’.

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A Closer Look At Jozy Altidore - Sunderland's Bullish Forward

This week I’m going to profile Sunderland forward Jozy Altidore,who scored a cracking goal against Chelsea last night in a crucial Premier League match. Unfortunately for Sunderland, they lost the game and are sitting in last place in the table, but they put up a good fight against Jose Mourinho's men.

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Chelsea: Use Mikel, Add Some Pace And Let Ba Go Up Against Former Enemy To Beat Sunderland

After eight games without a win to start the season, new manager Gus Poyet has injected some hope back into the Sunderland fans with two wins and a draw in their last five. Now, Poyet invites his former club Chelsea to the Stadium of Light, and it will be no easy game for Jose Mourinho's side. Here is what I'd do if I was the Special One.

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Statistical Betting Preview: Aston Villa vs Sunderland

In an enthralling Midlands derby, Villa came from two goals down to secure a draw against West Brom, and host a Sunderland side livid from a contentious red card awarded to Wes Brown.

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Statistical Preview: Stoke vs Sunderland

A late penalty from Charlie Adam earned Stoke a dramatic point in a 3-3 draw against Swansea at the Liberty Stadium. Goals from Jonathan Walters and Stephen Ireland looked to have put the Potters in the driving seat but they gave their supporters something of a scare after yielding what was at one point a 2-0 lead.

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5 Players Who Could Keep Crystal Palace In The Premier League

Crystal Palace are a side in deep trouble because of a very poor start to the season. They sit at the bottom of the table on just four points, with said points coming from of a victory against Sunderland early in the campaign and a draw against Everton in their last fixture before the international break. Added to that, they've scored just six goals and have conceded 21, which says a lot about who they need to beat the drop. If it isn't obvious, then Palace need a good striker that has a history of scoring goals as well as a defender that can bring organisation and leadership. With a run of four games coming up against other struggling sides, they need to pick up points if they're to stand any chance of survival. Here's my list:

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Is Henderson's Flexibility Proving A Hindrance On His Performances At Liverpool?

Although Liverpool have enjoyed a positive season so far, there have been a few areas where the Reds can strengthen. Their second half performances have been lacklustre, they have had a few problems at the back and a few players haven't been able to reach the heights they're capable of.

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Could Manchester City's Title Hopes Hinge On This Man?

Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini has had a mixed bag since arriving at the Etihad in the summer. His side currently sit six points behind leaders Arsenal after 11 games and there has been a huge reason for that - City's away form.

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Top 7: Free Agents Who Should Be Picked Up Sooner Rather Than Later

The free agents come out to play when the summer transfer window closes. As long as they've been released by their clubs before the deadline day then they can be signed at any point in the season. It'll be a wise move for any manager to look at the free agents, because judging the players on my list, there are a few bargains to be had here.

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Is it time to credit Steve Bruce?

Several years ago I wrote a piece lambasting Sunderland under Steve Bruce and how he would never move the club forward – it is now probably time that I gave the now Hull City manager the credit that he deserves.

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North East 11 - Combining The Best From Newcastle And Sunderland

Ahead of the North East derby on Sunday here is my combined 11.

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3 Teams Battling Relegation From The Premier League This Season

Once you’re in there, it’s hard to get out. This applies to the 3 Premier League sides currently sitting in those relegation spots. Just 7 games in, it’s a certainty that Crystal Palace, Sunderland and Norwich will all endure a fight for survival, one which none of these clubs have had much experience of escaping.

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