Sunderland Football Club

Al-Ain are confident Asamoah Gyan will make his loan deal from Sunderland into a permanent move this summer.

James McClean is relishing his opportunity to make his first appearance for the Republic of Ireland.

Titus Bramble is set to be absent from the Sunderland side for at least another three weeks as he continues to nurse Achilles and calf problems.

James McClean and Paul Green have been included in the Republic of Ireland squad for next week's friendly with Czech Republic.

Former Sunderland chairman Niall Quinn has left the club with immediate effect after six years in his role at the Stadium of Light.

Lee Cattermole has delivered a damning indictment of Arsenal after insisting Sunderland "wanted it more" during their FA Cup victory.

The draw for the last eight kept apart the favourites as Stoke were pitted against Liverpool, while Chelsea could face Leicester.

Sunderland chief Martin O'Neill believes their lack of midweek action played a key role in their FA Cup success over Arsenal.

Sunderland dumped Arsenal out of the FA Cup after a 2-0 win at the Stadium of Light to pile the misery on Arsene Wenger.