Sunderland's Allardyce targets festive upsets


Football Soccer - Crystal Palace v Sunderland - Barclays Premier League - Selhurst Park - 23/11/15 Sunderland manager Sam Allardyce before the match Action Images via Reuters / Tony O'Brien Livepic

(Reuters) - Sunderland manager Sam Allardyce has said the Black Cats will target a few upsets as they head into a testing festive period and urged his players to enjoy the challenges that await.

After winning back-to-back games against Stoke City and Crystal Palace for the first time this season, Sunderland face four of last season's top six in Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester City and Liverpool in their next five Premier League games.

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