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Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Shay Given to see knee specialist

Republic of Ireland keeper Shay Given will travel to London tomorrow to consult a specialist over his knee injury.

Sunderland’s Martin O’Neill urges his players to seize FA Cup chance

Sunderland losses reduce dramatically

Sunderland have recorded an overall loss of £7.8million as they prepare for the implementation of UEFA's financial fair play rules.

Thierry Henry celebrates after scoring the last-gasp winner

Henry underlines wisdom of return with last word in Arsenal revival

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Wes Brown joined Sunderland over the summer

Alex Ferguson relishing return of Wes Brown and John O'Shea

Sir Alex Ferguson is looking forward to welcoming two members of his old guard back to Manchester United tomorrow.

Trapattoni drops absentees from Euro squad

Republic of Ireland manager Giovanni Trapattoni has left James McCarthy, Marc Wilson and Jon Walters out of his squad for next month's crucial Euro 2012 qualifiers against Slovakia and Russia.

Bruce targets Carling Cup glory

Sunderland manager Steve Bruce will attempt to put the misery of another derby disaster to one side as he targets Carling Cup glory.

Food aid reaches only one in five of Somalia's starving

Civil war and Islamist militias are preventing convoys from bringing relief to the most needy

Bruce wants bragging rights for season, not just derby day

Steve Bruce is adamant that maintaining Sunderland's recent league dominance over arch-rivals Newcastle rather than breaking his derby duck remains his paramount aim.

Sunderland baffled by Lee Cattermole Liverpool transfer rumours

Sunderland boss Steve Bruce admits he is mystified by reports linking midfielder Lee Cattermole with Liverpool.

Manchester United players responsible for replacing Paul Scholes says Michael Carrick

Michael Carrick believes Manchester United's players need to take collective responsibility for trying to replace Paul Scholes.

Dealer Bruce looks to stay in profit when the real action starts

Sunderland's manager knows that after a frenzied summer in the transfer market his team need to gel quickly

Jonny Evans relaxed about Phil Jones arrival at Manchester United

Manchester United defender Jonny Evans believes he would not deserve to be at the club if he was not prepared to accept fresh competition for his place in Sir Alex Ferguson's plans.

Chris Smalling signs new Manchester United contract

Defender Chris Smalling has signed a new five-year contract with Manchester United.

Sunderland sign Blackpool midfielder David Vaughan

Blackpool midfielder David Vaughan has completed his free transfer to Sunderland after signing a three-year deal.

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