DAVID MOYES’ SORRY Sunderland were relegated from the Premier League after a 1-0 home defeat against Bournemouth at the Stadium of Light this afternoon.
Allied to Hull City’s 0-0 draw at Southampton, the result left Sunderland 13 points adrift of safety with only 12 points to play for this season.
Josh King scored the goal that condemned Sunderland to the Championship, converting a pass from Ryan Fraser after a sweeping counter-attack in the 88th minute.
Southampton had a chance to give Sunderland a stay of execution, but Dusan Tadic’s stoppage-time penalty was saved by Hull goalkeeper Eldin Jakupovic.
“I’m really disappointed,” said manager Moyes. “I feel for the supporters. They put their heart and cash into the team and my thoughts are mainly with the supporters.”
Asked if he will remain in his post, Moyes replied: “To think about it and talk about it now is just too quick.
“They’re questions for a week or two down the line. I’m not sure it’s for now. I’d like to make sure we get Sunderland back in the Premier League.”
Sunderland have been in the Premier League since 2007, but their return to the second-tier Championship has long appeared only a matter of time.
They have been in the relegation zone since September and have not moved off the foot of the table since January.
Victory effectively secured Bournemouth’s safety, catapulting Eddie Howe’s side up the table to 10th place, 10 points above the relegation zone.
Hull’s draw at Southampton left Marco Silva’s side three points clear of danger, ahead of third-bottom Swansea City’s trip to Manchester United on Sunday.
After a forgettable encounter at St Mary’s, Southampton were awarded a penalty at the death when Alfred N’Diaye was penalised for holding Maya Yoshida.
Tadic drilled his spot-kick towards the bottom-right corner, but Jakupovic plunged low to his left to turn the ball away and condemn Sunderland to the drop.
With Stoke City and West Ham United also drawing 0-0, the only other goal in the four afternoon games came in outgoing champions Leicester City’s 1-0 victory at West Bromwich Albion.
Jamie Vardy settled the game in the 43rd minute, rifling home his 15th goal of the season from Shinji Okazaki’s pass down the inside-right channel.
After an arduous season for Leicester, last season’s fairytale champions have now reached the 40-point mark that usually guarantees survival.
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Why is the Liverpool being covered when their is a more important game with a CL place up for grabs in Spurs v Everton.
That game has been covered too. Maybe also that there are probably more lfc supporters here than fans of both of them teams combined
Are Liverpool still in the title race :-) :-)
#Mufc19
#20isclose
#youlookstupidwhenyouusehashtags #YOLO #MUFC #SWAG
Your missing #5
Chris your even making me look good.
Missing #24 there too
Gwan The Pool
Suarez has twelve away goals this season. The entire west ham team have nine
The Mighty Reds marching on again,
Next Year Our Year
YNWA
Maybe next year Liverpool.
#mufc20
lose the hash tag Chris
sincere apologies Matt
Up the Villa!! Lowton goal of the season and villa staying up, happy days!!
what a goal! hope Villa stay up
Jack are you a Hammers fan?
Paul Doyle
mighty Reds? lol. Deluded Liverpool fan
Oh look, John Deane posting on Liverpool again! Obsessed much!!
No Peter, I’m an ABL.
Great stuff West Ham and especially James Collins, apparently Anfield security stopped Collins on the way out after the match.
He still had Suarez in his pocket.
Looking good for arsenals end of season push
Yessssssssssss
Meeeerrrrrr ya smelly rat