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Sunderland chalked up an emphatic 4-0 away win at Sincil Bank which left Black Cats supporters purring over their season’s possibilities. Having put second-placed League One Lincoln to the sword, Johnson has picked up his first three points with Sunderland just two points off the Play-off places going into the busy Christmas period.
Sunderland continue to be the sleepiest of giants in the EFL but the appointment of Lee Johnson looks to be a step in the right direction for the Wearsiders.
Phil Parkinson was sacked by Sunderland at the weekend following a 1-1 draw at Fleetwood on Friday night that left the Black Cats outside of the League One play-off places on goal difference, however finding a new manager may be the least of supporters’ worries.
Sunderland head to Doncaster on Saturday with Phil Parkinson needing a win to try and convince spectators he is the man to take them forwards.
Mansfield Town are through to the Second Round of the FA Cup after they narrowly edged out League One side…
The Stags have a tough task ahead of them as the amber and blues travel to the Stadium of Light to face Sunderland in the First Round of the FA Cup.
Sunderland shocked the Premier League on 19th April 2014 by claiming a priceless three points in their fight against relegation, which ended José Mourinho’s long unbeaten home record in the competition.
Pompey aim to get revenge for play-off semi-final heartbreak as they host Sunderland.