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Sunderland's uphill struggle to survive into an 11th season in the Premier League will seem all but over if David Moyes' side cannot draw inspiration from Jermain Defoe's heartwarming return to England action to beat Watford on Saturday.
It is pointless to argue that there will still be 27 points to play for after the weekend. Sunderland have won just five games all season, and the only victory since Dec. 17 -- a 4-0 win at Crystal Palace six weeks later -- is now dismissed as a fluke.