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ESPNsoccernet Sunderland 10 Mar 16:34Bent reveals Sunderland owner visit inspiration
Sunderland striker Darren Bent has revealed a dressing-room visit by owner Ellis Short helped galvanise the Black Cats for the demolition of Bolton on Tuesday, with Bent producing a particularly scintillating display on his way to a hat-trick in the 4-0 victory.
TEAMtalk | Football News 10 Mar 16:17Bent: Short chat made big difference
Sunderland striker Darren Bent has revealed a dressing-room visit by owner Ellis Short helped galvanise the Black Cats before beating Bolton.
BBC Sport | Football | Teams | S | Sunderland | World Edition 10 Mar 16:06Bent hails Malbranque qualities
Sunderland striker Darren Bent praises team-mate Steed Malbranque for his role in Tuesday's 4-0 win over Bolton.
BBC Sport | Football | Teams | S | Sunderland | World Edition 10 Mar 12:55In-form Murphy thanks boss Keane
On-loan Ipswich striker Daryl Murphy thanks manager Roy Keane for playing him up front.
Sunderland | Mail Online 10 Mar 09:46Sunderland 4 Bolton 0: Bent treble takes the heat off boss Bruce

Darren Bent scored his first Sunderland hat-trick and Fraizer Campbell ended his long wait for a first Premier League goal for the club to end a run of 14 winless games.
Bruce: Capello should look at Bent
Steve Bruce urged England boss Fabio Capello not to forget about Darren Bent after seeing him hit a hat-trick to end Sunderland's winless run.
Sunderland | Mail Online 10 Mar 01:32NORTHERN EXPOSURE: It's North East derby weekend

This is a big week in these parts. In fact, by North East standards this season, they don't come much bigger. It is derby week, Middlesbrough v Newcastle United.
Sunderland 4-0 Bolton: Bent grabs vital treble
Darren Bent chose the perfect moment to score his first hat-trick for Sunderland, with owner Ellis Short on Wearside to check on his investment.
BBC Sport | Football | Teams | S | Sunderland | World Edition 9 Mar 23:28Sunderland 4-0 Bolton
Darren Bent scores a hat-trick as Sunderland claim their first league win of 2010 against ten-man Bolton.
TEAMtalk | Football News 9 Mar 22:58Bent treble earns Black Cats win
Darren Bent chose the perfect moment to score his first hat-trick for Sunderland as the Black Cats thrashed Bolton 4-0 at the Stadium of Light.
Sunderland | Mail Online 9 Mar 22:57CHAMPIONS LEAGUE LIVE: Nicklas Bendtner bags a hat-trick as Arsenal hammer five past woeful Porto - as it happened

Follow all the action as Arsenal attempt to overturn FC Porto's 2-1 lead to progress through to the Champions League quarter-finals. Tom Bellwood has the news from the Emirates plus updates on all the Premier League action from 7.30pm.
Bruce maintains Short relations
Sunderland manager Steve Bruce welcomes a visit from majority shareholder Ellis Short this week.
TEAMtalk | Football News 9 Mar 09:42Cats gaffer wary of 'clever' Kev
Steve Bruce has warned his Sunderland defenders will have to be on top of their game to cope with the significant threat of Kevin Davies.
TEAMtalk | Football News 8 Mar 16:44Bruce hopes owner isn't Short-changed
Sunderland boss Steve Bruce is determined to provide owner Ellis Short with a return on his investment on Tuesday night against Bolton.
ESPNsoccernet Sunderland 8 Mar 16:31Sunderland v Bolton Wanderers: Preview
Sunderland v Bolton Wanderers: Preview
Sunderland | Mail Online 8 Mar 15:56Sunderland v BOLTON: Mark Davies set for comeback but Tamir Cohen serves suspension

Bolton midfielder Mark Davies could make his return from injury in time for the trip to Sunderland on Tuesday. Davies has been nursing an ankle problem and has missed the last three games.
SUNDERLAND v Bolton: Steve Bruce short of midfielders for crunch clash

Sunderland boss Steve Bruce is facing yet another injury crisis with four midfielders doubtful for Tuesday night's crucial Barclays Premier League clash with Bolton.
Malbranque back in fold after breach of discipline
Steed Malbranque returns to the Sunderland squad for Tuesday night's Premier League clash with Bolton after being punished for a breach of club discipline.
BBC Sport | Football | Teams | S | Sunderland | World Edition 5 Mar 17:32Sunderland not in danger - Jones
Sunderland striker Kenwyne Jones says he and his team-mates are confident of retaining their Premier League status.
ESPNsoccernet Sunderland 4 Mar 18:47Sunderland's date with Villa rescheduled
Sunderland's Premier League trip to Aston Villa has been rescheduled for Wednesday, March 24