Ahead of today’s match, we spoke to Joe of the TurfCast Podcast, to discuss what is new with Scott Parker’s side.

After eight years, Sunderland are back in the big time, and with West Ham first up, how do we see this one going?

Nectar Triantis has joined Minneapolis United on a permanent basis — was it the right call from Sunderland to move him on?

The midfield three of Xhaka, Diarra and Sidiki looked excellent on Saturday. Granit’s quiet authority was vitally important, and we need him to do that week in, week out. Diarra’s got a lot of praise ...

Will the Lads make it two wins from two games to keep up their PREMIER LEAGUE TITLE CHALLENGE?!?!?! All of this and more - subscribe to Haway The Podcast so you never miss another episode!

As we enter the final week of the transfer window, should we target another wide attacking option — or are we well set?

And, so it proved on this day in 1981, as Sunderland took on Newcastle at Roker Park for a Saturday afternoon ‘friendly’.

Ed’s Note [Gav]: I guess you’re right - yes, he was born in Stevenage. But as we all know, he’s been capped many times by ...

Have your feelings on whether or not Sunderland need another striker changed after Mayenda and Isidor both scored last ...

Sunderland are in a very strong position - the days of being glass half full during the darkest of times are paying off ...

The much-heralded and long overdue return of top-flight football to the Stadium of Light felt like the opening of a brand-new ...

TV presenter and massive Burnley fan ANDY HODGSON joins us to look ahead to Saturday’s Premier League fixture!