Sunderland — English football club appearing in Premier League and Europa League coverage, competing in 2026–27 season.
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Joy Online
… The Tractor Boys finished second in the Championship last season and host Sunderland in their top-flight opener on 22 August.
Ipswich complete £20m deal for Ghana winger FatawuJoy Online
… Chelsea, meanwhile, have also held talks over a move for Rayo Vallecano full-back Pep Chavarria, explored the possibility of signing Crystal Palace centre-back Maxence Lacroix and failed in their attempts to sign midfielder Granit Xhaka from Sunderland. …
Chelsea announce £40m Quenda signingJoy Online
… rasted Ghana’s approach with that of Colombia, saying the South Americans maintained their attacking intent even after taking the lead instead of merely defending their advantage. “Colombia were ahead but kept fighting to score more.” Summing up the contest, the former Sunderland …
World Cup exit: Asamoah Gyan says Ghana’s performance was below parJoy Online
… Manzambi brings excitement for Swiss This was Granit Xhaka’s 150th cap for his country, and there is no doubt about the importance of the Sunderland midfielder to this Switzerland side. …
Switzerland beat Algeria for first World Cup knock out win in 88 yearsJoy Online
… It was the first time Forest had reached a European semi-final since 1984, while Forest’s 5-0 win at Sunderland was their biggest away victory in the top flight since 1995. …
Glasner poised for Forest job as Pereira exitsJoy Online
… The opening stages were intense and physical with running battles between Ismail Saibari and Jan Paul van Hecke at one end, and Brian Brobbey and Chadi Riad at the other, with the latter requiring a new shirt following one tussle with the Netherlands and Sunderland forward. …
Morocco beats Netherlands on penalties to reach last 16 of World CupJoy Online
Sunderland say experienced midfielder Granit Xhaka is not for sale after rejecting an £8m bid from Chelsea for the player. …
Sunderland reject £8m Chelsea bid for XhakaThe Ghanaian Times
… Then Sunderland striker Wilson Isidor scored one of the goals of the tournament when he fired into the top corner from 25 yards to spark jubilant scenes among the Haiti fans two minutes before half-time. …
Morocco beat Haiti to progress as runners-upJoy Online
… Sunderland’s Brian Brobbey then added the second, grabbing his third goal of the tournament, when he tapped in from close range after Virgil van Dijk nodded a delivery across the face of goal. …
Brobbey scores again as Netherlands set up Morocco tie in last 32Joy Online
… Then Sunderland striker Wilson Isidor scored one of the goals of the tournament when he fired into the top corner from 25 yards to spark jubilant scenes among the Haiti fans two minutes before half-time. …
Morocco beat Haiti to progress as runners-upSunderland 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.
29 October 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
29 October 2026 · Joy Online →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →