Sunderland

Eddie Howe has acknowledged that Newcastle United are entering a challenging period, with injuries leaving the club short of full-back options.

Liverpool were held to a 1-1 draw by Sunderland at Anfield after a late own goal rescued a point for the Premier League champions.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta admitted he felt a "pain in my tummy" after his side's 2–2 draw at Sunderland ended their remarkable run of ten straight wins and 881 minutes without conceding a goal.

Arsenal saw their winning run ended by Sunderland, while Chelsea claimed a convincing victory over Wolves in Saturday's Premier League action.

Mikel Arteta has described Granit Xhaka as "one of the signings of the season" ahead of Arsenal's reunion with their former midfielder when they face Sunderland at the Stadium of Light on Saturday.

Everton manager David Moyes admitted his frustration after his side failed to turn a dominant start into victory in their 1-1 draw against Sunderland at the Stadium of Light.

Regis Le Bris has praised Sunderland's determination after they battled back to earn a 1-1 draw with Everton in the Premier League at the Stadium of Light on Monday night.

Sunderland have been handed a timely double boost ahead of their Premier League meeting with Everton, as manager Regis Le Bris confirmed that Omar Alderete and Simon Adingra are both back in contention for selection.

Sunderland captain Granit Xhaka was at the heart of his team's 2-1 victory over Chelsea on Saturday, earning high praise from head coach Regis Le Bris.