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Sunderland 2 Arsenal 0: Chris Young’s verdict

NUMBERS are dwindling in the defiant band of loyalists still subscribing to the “In Arsene We Trust” adage.

Charlie Nicholas thinks this weekend's winners at the Stadium of Light could be favourites to win the FA Cup.

Winner of Sunderland/Arsenal FA Cup tie could end up this year’s winners, says Sky Sports’ Charlie Nicholas

WEMBLEY dreams will begin to germinate if Sunderland can advance to the FA Cup quarter finals when they face Arsenal for the second successive Saturday this weekend.

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Sunderland’s Ryan Noble returns after loan spell at Derby County

RYAN Noble has returned to the Stadium of Light after the end of his month-long loan with Derby County, writes Chris Young.

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NO WAY THROUGH ... Wojciech Szczesny makes a save to deny Sunderland.

Sunderland 1 Arsenal 2: Chris Young’s verdict

ROBIN van Persie has been the speed demon in the Premier League’s fast lane this season.

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Chris Young’s big-match verdict: Sunderland can match Gunners

WHEN Thierry Henry last graced the Stadium of Light at the end of the gruelling 2005-06 campaign, the Frenchman received a standing ovation from all corners of the ground.

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Sessegnon gets in a shot against Middlesbrough.

Sunderland’s Sessegnon praises team effort after FA Cup win over Middlesbrough

STEPHANE Sessegnon today played down the impact of his scoring streak despite a fourth goal in eight games, ensuring Sunderland prevailed in the Tees-Wear derby.

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Stephane Sessegnon in action against Middlesbrough.

Sunderland boss Martin O’Neill hopes Stephane Sessegnon is fit for weekend after FA Cup marathon against Middlesbrough

MARTIN O’Neill hopes Stephane Sessegnon suffers no after-effects of his match-winning display on Teesside, writes CHRIS YOUNG.

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Middlesbrough's Faris Haroun and Sunderland's Kieran Richardson (right)

Boro v Sunderland: Chris Young’s verdict

THE OCCASIONS on which Sunderland have been vulnerable during Martin O’Neill’s reign have been few and far between.

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Ex-Boro man Cattermole to continue as Sunderland skipper

LEE CATTERMOLE will resume his duties as Sunderland captain once he recovers from the hamstring injury which rules him out of a return to his hometown club, writes CHRIS YOUNG.

Sunderland’s O’Neill backs referee over Huth red card at Stoke

MARTIN O’Neill insists television replays have not altered his view that Stoke defender Robert Huth deserved to be dismissed against Sunderland last weekend, writes CHRIS YOUNG.

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Jimmy Mac shoots down Stoke

Sunderland’s magnificent renaissance under Martin O’Neill continued with a tremendous victory in difficult, blizzard conditions at Stoke today.

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Sunderland 3 Norwich 0: Chris Young’s verdict

HOURS spent on the phone trying to land an experienced head up front ultimately counted for nought as Sunderland opted for prudence rather than panic on deadline day.

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Sunderland v Norwich: Chris Young’s verdict

THE SORCERER and the apprentice is a familiar yarn for Martin O’Neill.

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Sunderland’s O’Neill to be cautious with ex-Man United man Campbell

MARTIN O’NEILL has warned that Sunderland shouldn’t expect “miracles” from Fraizer Campbell despite the striker’s goal-scoring return from injury, writes CHRIS YOUNG.

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