Sunderland once again look doomed to relegation after a dismal performance allowed Stoke City to stroll to a 3-1 win on Saturday, their first league victory at the Stadium of Light in the ground's 20-year history.
Manager David Moyes inexplicably stuck for 90 minutes plus five minutes' stoppage time with a starting XI that struggled to match well-organised but by no means exceptional opponents.
It took 38 minutes for Sunderland to manage an attempt on goal. Jack Rodwell's shot was blocked by Stoke goalkeeper Lee Grant and the midfielder then impeded the better placed Jermain Defoe as both the former England internationals tried to reach the rebound.