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Sunderland

Sunderland — Premier League football club competing in English top division and Europa League.

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  1. September 2026
  2. Joy Online

    Arsenal forward Kai Havertz and Sunderland’s Brian Brobbey both went off injured as the Netherlands drew with Germany in the Nations League. …

    Havertz and Brobbey injured as Netherlands drew with Germany
  3. Joy Online

    … However, the forward was back among the goal contributions as City and Sunderland played out an eight-goal thriller at the Etihad. …

    EPL: Semenyo earns Player of the Month nomination for September
  4. Joy Online

    … The Sunderland midfielder, who was playing for Arsenal at the time, posted a statement on social media on Monday saying he had a “mistrust” towards the vaccine and had been “influenced by worries and uncertainty”. …

    Xhaka under investigation over Covid-19 certificate
  5. Joy Online

    Manchester City were pushed all the way by Sunderland but came through to win an eight-goal thriller to go three points clear at the top of the Premier League table. …

    Man City battle past Sunderland in eight-goal thriller
  6. Joy Online

    Ghana forward Antoine Semenyo scored twice as Manchester City maintained their perfect start to the Premier League season with a thrilling 5-3 victory over Sunderland at the Etihad Stadium. …

    Semenyo scores twice as Manchester City beat Sunderland 5-3 in eight-goal thriller
  7. The Ghanaian Times

    Benfica claimed a 2-0 Europa League victory over hosts AC Milan, while debutants Sunderland edged AZ Alkmaar and Olympique Lyonnais defeated Anderlecht in Brussels in the opening round of the league phase of the competition on Wednesday. …

    Benfica earn win in Milan as Sunderland celebrate historic night
  8. Joy Online

    … They will be aiming to pick up maximum points against Sunderland on Sunday to continue a highly impressive start to Maresca’s tenure, before the three-week international break.

    Samba with debut double as Man City thrash Norwich
  9. Joy Online

    Arsenal will contact refereeing body Pro Ref over the incident in which Ezri Konsa conceded a penalty in Saturday’s win over Sunderland. …

    Arsenal to contact Pro Ref over Konsa penalty
  10. Joy Online

    … ventually arrived three hours behind their schedule but manager Arteta said his team were ready because of his methods. “I love those challenges, I try to create them in pre-season,” Arteta said at his news conference on Friday, before Saturday’s Premier League trip to Sunderland …

    I disrupted pre-season travel plans to prepare players – Arteta
  11. Joy Online

    … It follows defeat at Sunderland and at home to Chelsea, which also finished 3-2. …

    Fulham booed off after third defeat in a row

Today

  1. Sunderland beats Brentford to reach Carabao Cup quarter-finals

    Sunderland defeated Brentford 4–1 in the Carabao Cup to advance to the quarter-finals for the first time since 2022, with goals from Chemsdine Talbi, Tymur Tutierov, Malick Fofana, and Igor Thiago, despite being second best for much of the first half.

    3 hours ago · Joy Online →

Tuesday 27 October

  1. Xhaka and Embolo cleared to play for Switzerland in November

    Switzerland captain Granit Xhaka and striker Breel Embolo, both suspended for using forged Covid-19 vaccination certificates, have been cleared to rejoin the national team for November fixtures against Slovenia and Scotland. Both players were fined 150,000 Swiss francs and given two-year suspensions, with Xhaka retaining the captaincy subject to manager Murat Yakin's discretion.

    27 October 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Asamoah Gyan emerges as GFA presidency contender

    Former Ghana captain Asamoah Gyan has emerged as a possible contender for the Ghana Football Association presidency ahead of next year's elections, with speculation growing over the future leadership following reports that incumbent Kurt Okraku may not seek a third term. The development follows a controversial amendment to GFA statutes that raised the presidential term limit from two to three four-year terms, and comes after Ghana's poor start to 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying and their absence from the 2025 tournament.

    27 October 2026 · Daily Guide →

Monday 26 October

  1. Man City's defensive struggles cost them Premier League perfection

    Manchester City's unbeaten start ended in a 2-1 home loss to Aston Villa, with goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma and defender Marc Guehi drawing concern after combining for six errors leading to Premier League goals since last season. City have managed only one clean sheet in their past six games, whilst title rivals Arsenal moved level on points at the top with a 2-0 win over Everton.

    26 October 2026 · The Chronicle →

Thursday 22 October

  1. Fernandes criticises Carrick tactics after Manchester United's 4-1 loss

    Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes publicly questioned head coach Michael Carrick's tactical decisions following a 4-1 Champions League defeat to Como, suggesting the team should have pressed higher and been braver under pressure. Carrick responded by emphasising the importance of player effort and running, rather than engaging directly with the tactical critique.

    22 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 15 October

  1. Brighton's Struijk red card overturned after VAR controversy

    Pascal Struijk's red card, issued after VAR intervention in Brighton's match at Sunderland, has been overturned following a successful wrongful dismissal appeal. The defender will now be available for Brighton's next Premier League match against Crystal Palace.

    15 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Saturday 10 October

  1. Bruno Guimaraes scores winner as Arsenal beat Leeds 2-1

    Arsenal came from behind to defeat Leeds 2-1 at Emirates Stadium, with Bruno Guimaraes scoring the winning goal on his full home debut. Defender Piero Hincapie was carried off during the warm-down after the match, raising injury concerns.

    10 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 9 October

  1. Arsenal host Leeds United after international break

    Arsenal and Leeds United meet at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday following the international break, with Arsenal seeking to recover from a 3-0 loss to Brighton while Leeds remain unbeaten in the Premier League after five matches.

    9 October 2026 · The Chronicle →

Thursday 8 October

  1. Granit Xhaka receives suspended fine for forged Covid certificate

    Sunderland and Switzerland captain Granit Xhaka has received a suspended fine of 150,000 Swiss francs for obtaining a forged Covid-19 vaccination certificate in 2022. The 34-year-old midfielder said the fine is suspended for two years provided he commits no further offences, and he has accepted the court's decision.

    8 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 5 October

  1. England goalkeeper Pickford pleads guilty to careless driving

    England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford has pleaded guilty to driving without due care or attention after nearly causing a crash in Knutsford, Cheshire on 14 April while driving a £200,000 Lamborghini. He will appear at Chester Magistrates' Court on 7 December.

    5 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 24 September

  1. Netherlands and Germany draw in Nations League, Havertz and Brobbey injured

    The Netherlands and Germany drew 1–1 in a Nations League match managed by Xavi Hernandez and Jurgen Klopp respectively. Arsenal's Kai Havertz and Sunderland's Brian Brobbey both went off injured during the first half.

    24 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Semenyo nominated for Premier League September player award

    Ghana international Antoine Semenyo has been nominated for the September Premier League Player of the Month award following a strong start to the season with Manchester City, featuring in all three games and contributing goals and assists as City won all three matches.

    24 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 22 September

  1. Granit Xhaka investigated over forged Covid-19 certificate

    Switzerland captain Granit Xhaka is under investigation by Swiss prosecutors over allegations he obtained a forged Covid-19 vaccination certificate in 2022. Xhaka has admitted to acquiring the certificate, saying he had "mistrust" towards the vaccine and was influenced by worries, and that he now takes responsibility for the decision.

    22 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 20 September

  1. Manchester City beats Sunderland in eight-goal Premier League thriller

    Manchester City came through an eight-goal match against Sunderland to go three points clear at the top of the Premier League table, with goals from Enzo Fernandez, Rayan Cherki, and Antoine Semenyo among City's strikes.

    20 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Semenyo scores twice as Manchester City beats Sunderland 5-3

    Ghana forward Antoine Semenyo scored twice as Manchester City won 5-3 against Sunderland at the Etihad Stadium, maintaining their perfect start to the Premier League season with a fifth consecutive league win in an eight-goal thriller.

    20 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 18 September

  1. Benfica wins 2-0 in Milan; Sunderland makes Europa League debut

    Benfica defeated AC Milan 2-0 in the opening round of the Europa League league phase, with goals from Dodi Lukebakio and Jakub Kaminski. Sunderland marked their Europa League debut with a victory over AZ Alkmaar, with Enzo Le Fee scoring their first-ever Europa League goal from a penalty.

    18 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Thursday 17 September

  1. Samba scores twice on debut as City defeats Norwich

    Manchester City defeated Championship side Norwich City in the Carabao Cup, with 17-year-old Floyd Samba scoring twice on his first-team debut. The win sets up a fourth-round tie against Brighton.

    17 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 15 September

  1. Arsenal to contest Konsa penalty decision with referees body

    Arsenal will contact Pro Ref to seek explanation for a penalty awarded against defender Ezri Konsa in Saturday's win over Sunderland, after manager Mikel Arteta criticised referee John Brooks' decision for excessive holding. The penalty was confirmed by VAR.

    15 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 12 September

  1. Arteta deliberately disrupted pre-season to prepare Arsenal for delays

    Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says he intentionally disrupted the team's pre-season training and travel routines—including delayed meals, changed routes, and uncomfortable conditions—to prepare players to handle unexpected disruptions like their recent Champions League flight delay to Italy.

    12 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 5 September

  1. Fulham suffers third consecutive Premier League defeat

    Fulham lost 3-2 to Crystal Palace at home after leading twice in the first half, extending their winless run to three games under manager Alvaro Arbeloa. The defeat leaves Fulham as one of only two sides to have lost their opening three Premier League games this season, alongside Coventry City.

    5 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 2 September

  1. Sunderland sign Spurs defender Danso on loan deal

    Sunderland have completed the signing of Austria defender Kevin Danso from Tottenham on a loan deal until the end of the season, costing £2.5m with an option to make the move permanent for £22.5m next summer if the club stays in the Premier League.

    2 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 1 September

  1. Chelsea allows Mudryk to Spurs, Sanchez to Como

    Chelsea have accepted offers from Tottenham for wingers Mykhailo Mudryk and defender Tosin Adarabioyo, and from Italian side Como for goalkeeper Robert Sanchez, with the trio expected to leave subject to agreeing personal terms.

    1 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 30 August

  1. Bruno Fernandes hat-trick leads Manchester United past Ipswich Town

    Manchester United came from behind to beat Ipswich Town 5-2, with captain Bruno Fernandes scoring a hat-trick after the visitors had taken an early lead through Leif Davis. The turnaround began when a defensive error led to Fernandes's opening goal, followed by Jacob Greaves's own goal and Fernandes converting a penalty and adding a third.

    30 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 28 August

  1. Liverpool face Tottenham in Carabao Cup third round

    Liverpool will play Tottenham in the EFL Cup third round, with nine Premier League sides competing in Europe entering at this stage. Matches are scheduled for weeks commencing September 7 and 14.

    28 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Wednesday 26 August

  1. Liverpool drawn to face Tottenham in Carabao Cup third round

    Liverpool will take on Tottenham as European-competing teams enter the third round of the Carabao Cup, with nine Premier League sides joining the competition in September. Matches will be played across the weeks of 7 and 14 September to avoid clashes with Champions League and Europa League fixtures.

    26 August 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Mohammed Kudus nears Tottenham return after quadriceps surgery

    Mohammed Kudus, the Ghana international, has been out since January after a quadriceps injury and subsequent surgery, but is now in the final stages of rehabilitation. Tottenham head coach Roberto De Zerbi says Kudus is "almost ready" and could return before the next international break in mid-September.

    26 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 20 August

  1. Premier League tightens corner fouls enforcement this season

    The Premier League will instruct referees to penalise holding, pushing, and jostling in penalty areas more strictly this season, focusing on actions that prevent players from playing the ball. The change follows widespread concerns about inconsistent officiating during set-pieces in the previous campaign.

    20 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 11 August

  1. Speaker Bagbin receives Democracy Cup trophy, announces Sunderland partnership

    Parliament Speaker Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin received the 2026 Democracy Cup trophy ahead of an August 28, 2026 match between Asante Kotoko and Accra Hearts of Oak. He announced a "Visit Ghana" tourism campaign partnership with English Premier League side Sunderland, which will feature on the club's jersey during the 2026/27 season and create opportunities for young Ghanaian footballers to train with Sunderland Academy.

    11 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 4 August

  1. Jordan Henderson joins Chelsea on two-year deal

    England midfielder Jordan Henderson, 36, has signed with Chelsea on a two-year contract after his contract with Brentford was mutually terminated. Henderson, a former Liverpool captain who won the Premier League title and Champions League, made 32 top-flight appearances for Brentford in 2025-26.

    4 August 2026 · Daily Guide →

  2. England midfielder Jordan Henderson joins Chelsea

    England midfielder Jordan Henderson, 36, has joined Chelsea on a two-year deal after his contract with Brentford was mutually terminated. Henderson, a former Liverpool captain who won the Premier League and Champions League with the club, made 32 top-flight appearances for Brentford in 2025-26 before the move.

    4 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

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