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Sunderland 1 - Stoke 1: John O'Shea saves the day

SUNDERLAND succumbed for the 18th time in a row to their ‘I don’t like Mondays’ rule – but John O’Shea’s second-half equaliser against Stoke could be crucial in their battle to avoid the drop.

Michael Higdon: I copped a great bash

PLAYER of the Year Michael Higdon won’t let his arrest by police take the shine off the greatest moment of his football life.

Cup plus cap suits Leigh Griffiths

LEIGH GRIFFITHS wants to end the season with a dream treble.

Andy Farrell: We heard Dave Whelan was ruthless but he's made us so proud

ANDY FARRELL can remember hearing stories about Dave Whelan which were less than complimentary.

The winged Magpies try for Alan Pardew

ALAN PARDEW says creative winger Hatem Ben Arfa and experienced striker Shola Ameobi are playing with injuries in a bid to save Newcastle.

David Moyes: England can rely on Phil Jagielka

DAVID MOYES has challenged Phil Jagielka to seize the moment and push himself as the long-term solution to England’s defensive problems.

Leon Britton warning for Roberto Martinez

ROBERTO MARTINEZ has been warned not to expect any favours in his fight against Premier League eviction from former room-mate Leon Britton.

Costel Pantilimon in City final warm-up

COSTEL PANTILIMON is set for a FA Cup final warm-up tonight when Roberto Mancini rings the changes with one eye on Wembley.

Paolo Di Canio: Southampton match is Sunderland's Champions League final

• Manager targets one more win after Stoke draw • 'We're very pleased to have 41 points,' says Pulis Paolo Di Canio believes Sunderland are one win away from securing Premier League survival and has dubbed Sunday's home game with Southampton "our Champions League final". Sunderland's…