Jermain Defoe

The Black Cats' encounters against Manchester City, Middlesbrough, Everton and Spurs have all been rearranged - leaving the trip to Southampton as the only clash in the first month of the season which will be a traditional Saturday 3pm kick-off.

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The opening day clash at the Etihad, against new Man City boss Pep Guardiola, will now take place at 5.30pm on Saturday, August 13.

The Wear-Tees derby against Boro has been moved to Sunday, August 21 (kick-off 1.30pm) in the first Stadium of Light encounter of the campaign.