Sunderland produced a vastly improved second-half performance as they came from behind to avenge their midweek Carling Cup defeat by Blackburn.
Rovers dominated the first half and led when Christopher Samba headed home from Morten Gamst Pedersen’s corner.
But the second period was all about a revitalised Sunderland side.
Kenwyne Jones pounced on an error from Blackburn goalkeeper [...]

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Two goals in five minutes saw Blackburn dump Sunderland out of the Carling Cup.
The home side dominated with Kenwyne Jones hitting the underside of the bar with a header and a Paul Robinson reflex save denying Danny Collins.
Blackburn went ahead against the run of play when Christopher Samba set up substitute Roque Santa Cruz to [...]

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Jermain Defoe crashed in an injury-time penalty to secure a first victory for new Portsmouth manager Tony Adams.
Djibril Cisse gave Sunderland the lead after just three minutes after being set free by Andy Reid, but the striker then wasted a succession of chances.
David James denied him three times, while Kieron Richardson hit the post.
Nadir Belhadj [...]

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Nicolas Anelka hit a hat-trick as Chelsea demolished Sunderland and moved above Liverpool at the top of the Premier League table.
Alex began the rout, tapping in when Marton Fulop allowed Joe Cole’s shot to squirm free, and it was quickly 2-0 when Anelka met Frank Lampard’s cross.
Florent Malouda unselfishly set up Anelka to add a [...]

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