Sunderland F.C. registered a 3-1 win over Crystal Palace for their second victory in the English Premier League this season.

The Black Cats' first league win of the season, following seven defeats and a draw, was secured by goals from Steven Fletcher and Fabio Borini and saw manager Gus Poyet enjoy victory in his first match in charge at the Stadium of Light.

Sunderland's hopes of avoid relegation from the Premier League suffered a major blow on Wednesday when Steven Fletcher and Lee Cattermole were ruled out for the rest of the season.

Sunderland registered their first Premier League away win since February and ended a run of five games without victory by overcoming 10-man Fulham 3-1 on Sunday.

Sunderland recorded their first victory of the Premier League season and ended a 12-game winless streak in the English top flight by beating 10-man Wigan Athletic 1-0 on Saturday.

Swansea's perfect start to this Premier League season ended on Saturday as Steven Fletcher's first two goals for Sunderland saw the visitors to a 2-2 draw at the Liberty Stadium.

Wolves manager Mick McCarthy has played down speculation linking striker Steven Fletcher with a January transfer, insisting there is "not a chance" the top scorer will be sold.

Wolves manager Mick McCarthy was adamant on Wednesday that in-form Scotland striker Steven Fletcher would not be put up for sale during the January transfer window.

Incoming Sunderland manager Martin O'Neill saw his new team miss a penalty and surrender the lead as Steven Fletcher's late double gave Wolverhampton Wanderers a 2-1 Premier League win at Molineux.

Steven Fletcher came off the bench to rescue a point for Wolves as his late goal capped a thrilling 3-3 draw against Tottenham at Molineux on Sunday.