Britain Football Soccer - Sunderland v Liverpool - Premier League - Stadium of Light - 2/1/17 Sunderland's Vito Mannone gestures Action Images via Reuters / Lee Smith Livepic
(Reuters) - Sunderland goalkeeper Vito Mannone believes an FA Cup third-round victory at home to Burnley on Saturday will help build momentum for the side's Premier League relegation battle heading into the second half of the season.
The Italian said his side would be aiming to build on a crucial point gained against Liverpool on Monday but the 4-1 league defeat they suffered away to the Clarets on New Year's Eve was fresh in their minds.
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