BRUCE EYES MORE SCALPS
Steve Bruce is hoping his side can maintain their impressive return against the big boys.
SUNDERLAND NAME 24-MAN SQUAD
Steve Bruce named 12 'home-grown' players in his Sunderland squad for the Premier League campaign.

GYAN HAPPY WITH BLACK CATS MOVE
Asamoah Gyan is looking forward to making an impact in England after joining Sunderland.

TAINIO MAKES AJAX SWITCH
Teemu Tainio has signed a one-year deal with Ajax after being released by Sunderland.
WAGHORN BACK AT LEICESTER
Leicester have signed Martyn Waghorn from Sunderland for an undisclosed fee.
KNEE LIGAMENT BLOW FOR CAMPBELL
Sunderland's Fraizer Campbell faces six months out after rupturing cruciate knee ligaments.
SUNDERLAND SIGN £13m ASAMOAH GYAN
Sunderland have signed Asamoah Gyan for a club-record fee of more than £13million.
GYAN ARRIVES AT SUNDERLAND
Asamoah Gyan has arrived at Sunderland ahead of his proposed move from Rennes.
BENT WANTS MORE FROM SUNDERLAND
Darren Bent is challenging Sunderland to reproduce their top form consistently.
BRUCE DESPERATE FOR NEW ADDITION
Steve Bruce is hoping Sunderland can make a breakthrough in the transfer market.
SUNDERLAND IN TALKS TO SIGN GYAN
Sunderland have opened formal talks with Rennes over a move for striker Asamoah Gyan.
MANCINI PHILOSOPHICAL AFTER LATE LOSS
Post-match reaction to Sunderland's 1-0 victory over Manchester City.
REPORT:Spot-on Bent hands City first defeat
Darren Bent's injury-time penalty condemned Manchester City to their first defeat of the season as the Blues lost 1-0 at the Stadium of Light.
Sunderland 1 Manchester City 0
Barclays Premier League at the Stadium of Light.
BLACK CATS HANDED HAMMERS TIE
Sunderland have been drawn at home to West Ham in the third round of the Carling Cup.
BENT BACKS BLACK CATS FOR TOP 10
Sunderland striker Darren Bent is determined to make up for a lost opportunity.
BRUCE JEALOUS OF CITY SPENDING
Sunderland boss Steve Bruce is envious of Man City's breathtaking spending power.
BRUCE HOPES FOR NEW STRIKER
Steve Bruce says Sunderland are "close" to signing a striker before the transfer window shuts.
MILNER RETURNS FOR MAN CITY
Team news for Sunday's clash between Sunderland and Manchester City.
BENT WOULD APPRECIATE REINFORCEMENTS
Darren Bent is hoping for new recruits after firing Sunderland to their first win of the season.
BRUCE WARNING AT SUB-STANDARD SHOW
Post-match reaction to Sunderland's 2-0 victory over Colchester.
REPORT:Bent bags brace as Cats cruise through
Darren Bent was gifted two goals by Colchester keeper Mark Cousins as Sunderland made the Carling Cup third round with a 2-0 win on Wearside.
Sunderland 2 Colchester 0
Carling Cup second round at the Stadium of Light.
BRUCE TARGETS JONES REPLACEMENT
Steve Bruce knows Sunderland a top striker before the transfer window shuts.
BRUCE QUESTIONS SUMMER OF CHANGE
Sunderland boss Steve Bruce has admitted he has been too active in the transfer market.