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Sunderland 2-0 Coventry
Sunderland shrugged off the challenge of Coventry to move two points off a top six spot.
Dwight Yorke planted a firm close-range header past keeper Luke Steele in the 19th minute to put the home side ahead.
Coventry had plenty of possession but lacked a cutting edge as did their former striker Stern John, who struggled for the Black Cats.
But Carlos Edwards struck a stunning strike from 25 yards in the closing stages to wrap up Sunderland's win.
Interview: Sunderland striker Stern John
# Sunderland boss Roy Keane:
"I thought Yorkie was different class and he has been for the past few games now.
"His experience is vital for usand he's had the added bonus of notching a few goals in the last few games.
"I'm delighted with Yorkie and delighted with the win. Three points, clean sheet and we move on."
# Coventry caretaker boss Adrian Heath:
"We had the best chances and the most clear-cut chances, so I'm disappointed with that.
"But I thought it was a terrific performance, other than the most important thing, scoring goals.
"The second goal came at a time when we were trying to force the issue, but I can still take a lot of positives from the game."
Sunderland: Ward, Whitehead, Nosworthy, Varga, Collins, Edwards, Leadbitter (Simpson 72), Yorke, Wallace (Hysen 61), John, Murphy (Stokes 60).
Subs Not Used: Clarke, Fulop.
Booked: Leadbitter.
Goals: Yorke 19, Edwards 84.
Coventry: Steele, Whing, Hall (Virgo 46), Hawkins, McNamee, Doyle, Thornton (Tabb 35), Hughes, McKenzie, Kyle, Mifsud (Adebola 81).
Subs Not Used: Lee-Barrett, Birchall.
Booked: Whing.
Att: 33,591
Ref: S Mathieson (Cheshire).
Sunderland shrugged off the challenge of Coventry to move two points off a top six spot.
Dwight Yorke planted a firm close-range header past keeper Luke Steele in the 19th minute to put the home side ahead.
Coventry had plenty of possession but lacked a cutting edge as did their former striker Stern John, who struggled for the Black Cats.
But Carlos Edwards struck a stunning strike from 25 yards in the closing stages to wrap up Sunderland's win.
Interview: Sunderland striker Stern John
# Sunderland boss Roy Keane:
"I thought Yorkie was different class and he has been for the past few games now.
"His experience is vital for usand he's had the added bonus of notching a few goals in the last few games.
"I'm delighted with Yorkie and delighted with the win. Three points, clean sheet and we move on."
# Coventry caretaker boss Adrian Heath:
"We had the best chances and the most clear-cut chances, so I'm disappointed with that.
"But I thought it was a terrific performance, other than the most important thing, scoring goals.
"The second goal came at a time when we were trying to force the issue, but I can still take a lot of positives from the game."
Sunderland: Ward, Whitehead, Nosworthy, Varga, Collins, Edwards, Leadbitter (Simpson 72), Yorke, Wallace (Hysen 61), John, Murphy (Stokes 60).
Subs Not Used: Clarke, Fulop.
Booked: Leadbitter.
Goals: Yorke 19, Edwards 84.
Coventry: Steele, Whing, Hall (Virgo 46), Hawkins, McNamee, Doyle, Thornton (Tabb 35), Hughes, McKenzie, Kyle, Mifsud (Adebola 81).
Subs Not Used: Lee-Barrett, Birchall.
Booked: Whing.
Att: 33,591
Ref: S Mathieson (Cheshire).