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title: "“Sunderland need six wins” – Allardyce"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Chris Barrass"
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published: "2016-02-08T20:56:20Z"
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# “Sunderland need six wins” – Allardyce

Sam Allardyce says Sunderland need six wins from their last thirteen games in order to guarantee Premier League survival, according to the [Sunderland Echo](https://www.sunderlandecho.com/sport/sunderland-afc/latest-safc-news/safc-match-analysis/sam-allardyce-sunderland-need-six-wins-out-of-13-to-survive-1-7720926#ixzz3zZZMq1LR).

With just five wins so far this season, the Black Cats sit second bottom of the table on 20 points after 25 games – four points from safety – with very little time remaining for the Lads to pull off yet another great escape.

Despite coming from 2-0 down to rescue a draw at Anfield, Sunderland are still in deep danger of ending their nine season stay in the Premier League – with a visit from Manchester United next meaning that their lives aren’t going to get any easier.

> Thirteen games, six wins. They’ve done it before, haven’t they? They’re good at miraculous recoveries here – let’s hope we can do it again.We’ve still got an awful long way to go, but a point at Liverpool is very precious, particularly under the circumstances.

A positive display against Manchester City sadly ended in a loss, but the spirit of that game – coupled with the last 10 minutes at Anfield – can save Sunderland if they can add goals to the mix.

> If they can start playing more like they did against Man City, couple that with spirit and scoring goals, then we’ve got a good chance of getting out of trouble.

One hopes that the players can indeed pull off a fourth consecutive escape from relegation.