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Benni McCarthy struck with a header late in extra-time as Blackburn saw off Sunderland to seal a fifth-round FA Cup tie against Coventry.
Zurab Khizanishvili hit the post for Rovers before David Healy put Sunderland ahead with a tidy finish.
Black Cats keeper Craig Gordon made several top saves but could not stop Aaron Mokoena’s 25-yard strike.

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Shola Ameobi marked his first start for Newcastle since 21 December with a goal as the hosts held Sunderland to a draw in an enthralling Tyne-Wear derby.
A frantic end-to-end tie could have gone either way, but it was left to Ameobi’s penalty to seal the draw after Steed Malbranque fouled Steven Taylor.
That came after Djibril [...]

Kenwyne Jones celebrated signing a new contract with Sunderland by grabbing the winner in a hard-fought victory over a Fulham side still to win away.
Jones was on hand to fire home after Fulham keeper Mark Schwarzer had parried Djibril Cisse’s curling shot.
Cisse should have scored himself in the first half but his follow-up shot to [...]

Sunderland will be without midfielders Teemu Tainio (suspension) and Kieran Richardson, who has an ankle injury.
Steed Malbranque returns from a ban and Danny Collins (concussion) should be available, but Nyron Nosworthy, Paul McShane and Craig Gordon all miss out.
Roque Santa Cruz will start his first match under Sam Allardyce with Jason Roberts and Matt Derbyshire [...]

Villa came from behind for a dramatic late victory in a pulsating encounter, in which Ashley Young was sent off.
Sunderland had the better of the first half and led through a Danny Collins header from a Carlos Edwards free-kick.
But Young surged down the right to cross for James Milner to bundle in the equaliser, with [...]

Kenwyne Jones struck his seventh goal of the season late on to rescue a point for Sunderland and make it nine matches without a victory for Middlesbrough.
Afonso Alves’s first league goal since October looked to have earned Boro the win, the Brazilian linking up well with Stewart Downing before rifling in.
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But Jones [...]

Sunderland striker Michael Chopra (ankle) is doubtful after returning from his loan spell at Cardiff City.
Venue: Stadium of Light Date: Saturday, 3 January Kick-off: 15:00 GMT.
Fellow striker Roy O’Donovan and goalkeeper Trevor Carson have also returned from loan spells at Dundee United and Chesterfield respectively.
Bolton full-back Nicky Hunt has been recalled from his loan Birmingham.
Gavin [...]

Everton’s impressive recent resurgence continued as they made it a losing start for Sunderland’s new full-time manager Ricky Sbragia.
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The inspirational Mikel Arteta gave Everton the lead with a free-kick after 10 minutes and quickly added a second with a deflected 20-yard shot.
Sunderland improved after the break but barely threatened Everton’s defence.
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Striker Jason Roberts spurned a gilt-edged chance two minutes into injury-time to deny Sam Allardyce his second win in two games as Blackburn manager.
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Roberts was through on goal with keeper Martin Fulop beaten, but somehow sidefooted his shot from 15 yards wide of the left-hand post.
Fulop had earlier palmed Morten Gamst Pedersen’s fine curling 20-yard [...]

Sunderland moved out of the Premier League relegation zone with a thoroughly deserved victory at Hull.
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The Black Cats were the best team throughout and took the lead when Steed Malbranque lashed in from 25 yards.
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Hull levelled when Nicky Barmby stuck low past Marton [...]