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Sunderland failed to register their first away win of the season thanks to a contentious offside decision which ruled out Michael Chopra’s finish.

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Andy Reid crossed low from the left for Chopra to sidefoot past Derby keeper Roy Carroll on 38 minutes but referee Mike Riley disallowed his effort. Moments later Derby captain Alan Stubbs nearly backheeled into his own goal. Derby battled hard with Kenny Miller lively but are still searching for their first win under Paul Jewell. In charge for 13 games before Sunderland’s visit to Pride Park, Jewell rang the changes as his side battles against recording the lowest ever Premier League points total. Midfielder Mile Sterjovski started his first game since his recent move from Genclerbirligi, while Eddie Lewis, Marc Edworthy and Emanuel Villa were all recalled.