Sunderland

Norwich City top scorer Borja Sainz has been handed a six-game ban after admitting to spitting at an opponent, the Football Association confirmed on Friday.

Jude Bellingham made an unlikely appearance at Ewood Park on Thursday -- but only in a spectatorial capacity.

With Arne Slot close to being appointed as Liverpool's new manager, ESPN ranks the nine of his fellow Dutchmen who have also coached in the Premier League.

Newcastle United made light work of north-east rivals Sunderland as Alexander Isak's double secured a 3-0 win and a place in the FA Cup fourth round at the Stadium of Light on Saturday.

Years of decline saw perennial Premier League side Sunderland relegated down two divisions. Drawn against rivals Newcastle in the FA Cup gives them a chance to shine.

Sunderland's efforts to make Newcastle United supporters feel welcome for Saturday's FA Cup match hit a sour note with home fans after the club plastered their fierce rivals' slogans all over a bar at the Stadium of Light.

Sunderland are in talks with Reims coach Will Still in an attempt to persuade the highly rated 31-year-old to quit the Ligue 1 club to take charge of the EFL Championship team, sources have told ESPN.

Luton Town are heading to Wembley Stadium for a shot at playing in the Premier League for the first time.

Sunderland get three second-half goals for the win, and with some help from Blackburn, they advance to the English Football League Championship promotion playoff.

Abdoullah Ba scores his first goal for Sunderland to put his side 1-0 up against Norwich.