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Premier League
Aug 21, 2016 at 1.30pm UK
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David Moyes expecting another relegation battle for Sunderland
Sunderland manager David Moyes warns fans that it is unrealistic to expect the team to steer clear of another relegation battle this season.
Aug 22, 14:22
Aitor Karanka: "Always important to win"
Middlesbrough boss Aitor Karanka says that it is "always important to win" following his team's 2-1 victory over Sunderland in the Premier League.
Aug 21, 16:08
David Moyes refuses to criticise Sunderland players
Sunderland boss David Moyes insists that his team "played well" in their 2-1 defeat to Middlesbrough in the Premier League.
Aug 21, 15:58
Patrick van Aanholt "very positive" despite defeat
Sunderland defender Patrick van Aanholt takes the positives from his team's 2-1 home defeat to Middlesbrough on Sunday afternoon.
Aug 21, 15:48
Stewart Downing hails "massive three points"
Middlesbrough attacker Stewart Downing calls his team's 2-1 win over Sunderland on Sunday "a massive three points" in the Premier League.
Aug 21, 15:36
The Match
Match Report
Middlesbrough continue their unbeaten start to the new Premier League season with a 2-1 win over Sunderland at the Stadium of Light.
Live Commentary
Relive Sports Mole's live coverage of the Premier League clash between Sunderland and Middlesbrough at the Stadium of Light.
Team News
Sunderland boss David Moyes hands home debuts to Adnan Januzaj, Paddy McNair, Donald Love and Papy Djilobodji in Sunday's Premier League clash against Middlesbrough.
Preview
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Premier League clash between Sunderland and Middlesbrough in the Tees-Wear derby.
Head to Head
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Round Four
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Form Guide
Build-up
Aitor Karanka: 'We must keep Jermain Defoe quiet'
Middlesbrough head coach Aitor Karanka admits that he is wary of the threat posed by Sunderland striker Jermain Defoe.
Aug 20, 12:38
David Moyes: 'Lamine Kone has back injury'
Sunderland centre-back Lamine Kone will miss Sunday's Premier League clash against Middlesbrough with a back problem.
Aug 19, 14:48
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| 1 | Liverpool | 10 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 19 | 6 | 13 | 25 |
| 2 | Manchester CityMan City | 10 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 21 | 11 | 10 | 23 |
| 3 | Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest | 10 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 14 | 7 | 7 | 19 |
| 4 | Chelsea | 10 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 20 | 12 | 8 | 18 |
| 5 | Arsenal | 10 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 17 | 11 | 6 | 18 |
| 6 | Aston Villa | 10 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 17 | 15 | 2 | 18 |
| 7 | Tottenham HotspurSpurs | 10 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 22 | 11 | 11 | 16 |
| 8 | Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton | 10 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 17 | 14 | 3 | 16 |
| 9 | Fulham | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 14 | 13 | 1 | 15 |
| 10 | Bournemouth | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 13 | 12 | 1 | 15 |
| 11 | Newcastle UnitedNewcastle | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 15 |
| 12 | Brentford | 10 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 19 | 20 | -1 | 13 |
| 13 | Manchester UnitedMan Utd | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 9 | 12 | -3 | 12 |
| 14 | West Ham UnitedWest Ham | 10 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 13 | 19 | -6 | 11 |
| 15 | Leicester CityLeicester | 10 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 14 | 18 | -4 | 10 |
| 16 | Everton | 10 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 10 | 17 | -7 | 9 |
| 17 | Crystal Palace | 10 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 13 | -5 | 7 |
| 18 | Ipswich TownIpswich | 10 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 21 | -11 | 5 |
| 19 | Southampton | 10 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 7 | 19 | -12 | 4 |
| 20 | Wolverhampton WanderersWolves | 10 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 14 | 27 | -13 | 3 |
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