Sunderland games against Manchester City, Boro, Everton and Spurs moved for TV

Four of Sunderland's opening five Premier League games have been switched for live television coverage.

By The Newsroom

Published 7th Jul 2016, 08:27 BST

Updated 7th Jul 2016, 09:32 BST

The Black Cats' encounters against Manchester City, Middlesbrough, Everton and Spurs have all been rearranged - leaving the trip to Southampton as the only clash in the first month of the season which will be a traditional Saturday 3pm kick-off.

The opening day clash at the Etihad, against new Man City boss Pep Guardiola, will now take place at 5.30pm on Saturday, August 13.

The Wear-Tees derby against Boro has been moved to Sunday, August 21 (kick-off 1.30pm) in the first Stadium of Light encounter of the campaign.

And the home game against Everton - now on Monday September 12 (kick-off 8pm) - and trip to Spurs - now Sunday, September 18 (kick-off 4.30pm) have also been rearranged.