Sunderland optimistic as relegation struggle nears climax


  • Football
  • Saturday, 03 May 2014

Sunderland's manager Gus Poyet gestures after beating Chelsea in their English Premier League soccer match at Stamford Bridge in London, April 19, 2014. REUTERS/Toby Melville

LONDON (Reuters) - Sunderland believe they have the crucial momentum as the struggle to avoid relegation from the Premier League enters its final eight days this weekend.

Three weeks ago the Wearsiders looked doomed, with manager Gus Poyet saying it would take a miracle to keep them up, but the last three games have changed everything.

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