Coventry City have moved out of the Premier League relegation zone after beating Sunderland, leaving their opponents rooted to the bottom of the table.
The result lifted Frank Lampard’s Coventry side above the bottom three. It was a significant outcome in the fight against relegation, while Sunderland’s difficult position continued after another defeat.
Sunderland remain at the foot of the Premier League standings following the match. Coventry’s victory gives them a stronger position in the table, although both clubs remain involved in the battle to avoid relegation.
The latest result leaves Coventry outside the relegation places and Sunderland still bottom of the division.