The only EFL club left in the competition were able to avoid Chelsea and Liverpool but will face Mikel Arteta’s side at the Emirates on the week commencing December 20.
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Okoronkwo, who celebrated his 17th birthday on Saturday, will link up with Paul Tait’s Everton Under-18s side having agreed a professional contract with the Blues until the end of June 2024.
Maja spent time in Fulham’s youth set-up before joining Sunderland on a scholarship and then a professional deal.
The Black Cats sit eighth in Sky Bet League One, seven points behind leaders Hull.
The 32-year-old spoke earlier this week about racism he suffered during his time at Everton and the need for education to be able to stamp down on abuse in the future.
Sunderland were relegated from the Premier League in the 2016-2017 season and immediately dropped to the third tier before being taken over by a consortium led by Donald in May 2018.
Pickford was linked with a move away from the Toffees having helped the Three Lions to the World Cup semi-finals, but he has opted to commit his long-term future to his current team.
Everton goalkeeper, Jordan Pickford, has signed a new six-year contract, the Premier League club announced on Wednesday.
Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson has signed a new “long-term” deal to remain at Anfield, the club have confirmed.
The veteran defender will join up with the Royals on a free transfer when his contract with the Black Cats expires on July 1.
“Sunderland AFC can confirm Robbie Stockdale will take charge of the club’s final Sky Bet Championship game of the season,” read a statement on the club’s website.
The playoff fight looks likely to go down to the wire with seven clubs struggling for the two remaining slots alongside Aston Villa.
The 44-year-old, whose only previous coaching experience came at Manchester United, edged out former teammate Craig Bellamy to land the role on a four-year deal.
The 29-year-old is one of 11 players that the club released as they look to rebuild their side ahead of life in the Championship next season
The contest had an almost testimonial feel to it at times, with Chelsea wrapping up the title with time to spare and Sunderland already confirmed to go down as the bottom-placed side, giving Antonio Conte the chance to give John Terry a rather choreographed send-off
Iwobi, a second half substitute changed the tempo of the game as the homers broke the deadlock through Alxis Sanchez in the 72nd minute
Hull City follow Sunderland and Middlesbrough into the Championship
The match is one for survival
The league remains fewer than five matches to go for all teams
The Black Cats will play their football in the Sky Bet Championship next season after last weekend’s loss to Bournemouth confirmed their demotion, but Moyes has said he will not be holding back when choosing his team