- West Ham have won the last five Premier League home games against Sunderland.
- Carlton Cole has been booked in five of his six Premier League appearances against Sunderland, this is more times than against any other opponent.
- West Ham have four points fewer after 33 games than they did in 2002-03 when they were relegated.
- Sunderland have scored 11 times in the opening 15 minutes this season, more than any other side.
- Sunderland have been shown six red cards, more than any other side.
- None of Darren Bent's last seven league goals have come away from home.
Thursday, April 8, 2010