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The Black Cats must improve their squad in order to avoid yet another close shave with relegation in 2016/17.

Yedlin excelled at Sunderland during the second half of the season.

IBTimes UK rounds up the top stats that you need to know, ahead of the Premier League fixtures this season

IBTimes UK looks at the reasons behind Newcastle United's relegation to the Championship.

Norwich make an instant return to the Championship, while Newcastle end a six-year stay back in the top-flight.

The 35-year-old centre-back is out of contract in the summer without an extension.

The 'Mercury transit' takes place around 13 times every 100 years, with the last event taking place in 2006.

Premier League round-up: Newcastle sink back into the bottom three after a goalless draw at Aston Villa.

Terry is likely to have played his last competitive match for the club ahead of a two-game suspension.

Jermain Defoe's winner helps the Black Cats take a giant step towards retaining their top-flight status.

The Premier League enters its final two weekends and despite Leicester City wrapping up the title there is plenty left to play for.

Sam Allardyce's side desperate for points as relegation battle enters final stretch.

Sam Allardyce's side are 18th and one point adrift of safety with three matches left to play this season.

The 69-year-old interim boss insists he does not regret returning to Stamford Bridge for a second stint.

The Mackems manager believes Arsene Wenger will be ruing their performance in the league.

The 25-year-old Algerian has been an instrumental figure in the Foxes' rise to the top of the Premier League.

The 29-year-old Argentine scored a brace against Swansea City at the King Power Stadium.

The 24-year-old midfielder is desperate to be selected by England boss Roy Hodgson.

The 66-year-old boss suggested the fixture list was to blame for the Gunners fading in the second half.

The Mackems moved out of the relegation zone with a goalless draw against the Gunners.

Sunderland host Arsenal in the Premier League on 24 April. Find out where to watch live in the UK.

Trio reportedly lured the university lecturer in a flat before killing him over a financial dispute.

Sunderland host Leicester City in the Premier League. Find out where to watch live in the UK.

Top of the table Leicester City play 18th place Sunderland on 10 April.

Adam Johnson to appeal his sentence this week following his conviction over sex offences against 15-year-old fan.

A new simulation of solar magnetic fields will help scientists gather new clues on how solar cycles trigger different spatial events.

The 51-year-old businessman has revealed he has no interest in selling the club, despite their troubles.

Aleksandar Mitrovic snatches a late derby equaliser as Sadio Mane inspires incredible Saints fightback.

Newcastle United face Sunderland in a Premier League clash on Sunday. Find out how to follow the match live in the UK.

In their quest to better understand the sun's magnetic field, Nasa scientists have created a new model.