Team news: Spurs v Sunderland
Defender Benoit Assou-Ekotto has recovered from a knee injury and is available for Tottenham's crunch clash against Sunderland on Sunday
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On this day: Sunderland shocked Leeds Utd to win 1973 FA Cup Final (video)
Sunderland's finest hour-and-a-half took place at Wembley 40 years ago today. Watch extended highlights below:
Di Canio wants middle ground
Paolo Di Canio has told his players to find a middle ground between the highs of derby glory and the depths of their Villa loss
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Black Cats fail in Sessegnon appeal
Sunderland forward Stephane Sessegnon will miss the rest of the season after his appeal against the three-match ban for his dismissal against Aston Villa on Monday night was rejected, the FA has confirmed.
Black Cats appeal red
Sunderland have formerly lodged a claim for unfair dismissal following Stephane Sessegnon's red card at Aston Villa, the Football Association has confirmed.
The 28-year-old Benin international will have his case heard by an independent regulatory commission on Wednesday afternoon.
Di Canio sorry after defeat
Paolo Di Canio apologised to Sunderland fans after his team suffered an "unacceptable" 6-1 defeat at Aston Villa
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Christian Benteke scored a second-half hat-trick as Aston Villa went five points clear of the Premier League relegation zone
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Sunderland boss Di Canio: We beat Villa, we stay up
Sunderland boss Paolo Di Canio says the club will stay up if they beat Aston Villa tonight. More on this story at ITV Tyne Tees.
Di Canio feared sack
Paolo Di Canio has admitted he feared he could be sacked within days of being appointed Sunderland manager
Read the full storyO'Shea: Survival would mean success
John O'Shea would class keeping Sunderland in the Barclays Premier League this season as a success
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Craig Gardner will return to the Sunderland squad for their vital Barclays Premier League trip to his former club Aston Villa
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