SUNDERLAND crashed back into the Premier League relegation zone as they drew 1-1 at Stoke City yesterday.
Jermain Defoe's stoppage-time penalty salvaged a point, but the result at the Britannia Stadium means the Black Cats are back in the bottom three with three more games to play.
Sunderland boss Sam Allardyce gave his reaction in an interview with BBC Newcastle.
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