Roefs was back to his very best last week at Forest, and turned in an excellent all-round display. He didn’t have to make any spectacular saves as such, as his positioning was so good – he dominates ...

If in late May you’d shown me this prediction, I’d have questioned my future sanity and requested the men in white coats visit immediately, but I honestly feel as if we have a real chance of getting ...

As we’ve said, Palace, Forest and Villa are all very good sides with histories and prestige, but this is Manchester United, and in some ways it feels like we’ve really returned to the Premier League ...

When Sunderland take to the field, we’re still taking on Manchester United at Old Trafford. For me, this will always be the biggest away trip in English football.

After days of despair, the signing and presence of Xhaka is the ultimate tonic to see the club kick on to the next level on and off the pitch.” ...

Sunderland have had some memorable ding-dongs with Manchester United down the years - what are your favourite memories?

RR reader Harry Nixon is frustrated at the fallout from last weekend’s clash at the City Ground — what do you think?

He’s the epitome of what Régis Le Bris and co want from their new signings — versatile and stuffed full of confidence and ability. It’s no surprise Bayer Leverkusen tried (and failed) to sign him ...

As a bucket used to withhold the liquid was replaced by a large bin, the overwhelming smell of human feces began to take a stranglehold of the dressing room…” ...