3 Positives Sunderland Fans Can Look Forward To With Gus Poyet At The Helm

The announcement that Gus Poyet would become Head Coach at Sunderland on a two year deal has left many Mackem fans bemused.

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Premier League summer spending sprees not quite coming off, yet?

This summer we saw cash splashed around like no other. What was particularly unusual was that it was not just the big boys who opened up their wallets but also a large proportion of the sides who make up the rest of the league.

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Top Ten Premier League Goals Of All Time

Over the years we have all seen some wonder goals in the premiership but what ones were the best? Here's my favourite ten:

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Sessegnon surge no surprise – but can he sustain it?

The deadline day capture of Stephen Sessegnon by West Brom slightly slipped under the radar in the melee of madness that unfolded amongst the league’s big boys – yet arguably the Benin international has had the greatest impact of any deadline day arrival thus far.

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The Paolo Di Canio story - The ups and downs

So as you may have heard, Paolo Di Canio has been fired by Sunderland and with the reasons being clear to everyone to see. I thought I'd look at some of his highs and lows.

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Premier League Preview - Gameweek 7

Here is a short preview of all 7 fixtures to be played this Saturday from the Premiership.

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Will Di Canio Get Another Chance At Top Level?

Paolo Di Canio has never hesitated to display his nutter credentials in football.  But can he get away with it as a manager? 

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Premier League Preview - Gameweek 5

Here is a short preview and score prediction for all 6 Premier League matches this Saturday.

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Stoke Striker To Fight For His Place

Approaching a decade on English shores, has Kenwyne Jones fulfilled his potential?

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Transfer Deadline Day Winners & Losers – Outside Of The Elite

Whilst the likes of Mesut Ozil and Marouane Fellaini were the main headline makers on another chaotic and absorbing day of business, we take a look at which clubs outside of the big boys can be most happy with their dealings.

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Can Shane Long Lead The Line At West Brom?

After a deadline day move to Hull fell through, Shane Long has one hell of a job on at the Hawthorns.

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3 Premier League Strikers In Need Of A Good Season

“This is our year” is a phrase often associated with Liverpool fans and their dreams of winning the Premier League title.  Although it is early days, the Reds have made their most convincing start to a season in years, sitting top of the table as the only team to win all three of their games.  The Anfield club, however, are not the only ones in need of a convincing campaign…

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Can Nicklas Bendtner Rediscover His Scoring Touch?

Nicklas Bendtner is still at Arsenal.  Nine years have passed since he joined the club, but the striker remains an option for Arsene Wenger to use at the head of his side’s attack.

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Statistical Preview: Di Canio Looks To Ignite Sunderland Season At Southampton

Southampton have started the new Premier League season on a high, with Rickie Lambert scoring the winner for both club and country in the last week. Lambert’s late penalty was just his second attempt at goal in the game, and his first on target. Lambert contributed to 24 goals last season (15 goals, 9 assists), second only to Theo Walcott among the Premier League’s English players. He’s 6/5 to score any time and 7/2 to score first with 888sport.com.

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What Can Scott Parker Offer Fulham?

After Tottenham's shopping spree landed them Paulinho and Etienne Capoue this summer, they decided it was time to ship Scott Parker on to a new club. Fulham duly picked him up the England midfielder. But what can the 32-year-old offer his new employers, and does he have a realistic chance of making it to the World Cup in Brazil?

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