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Sunderland sealed an emphatic win over Queens Park Rangers to lift themselves into the Sky Bet Championship play-offs.

Clarke grabbed his second of the night in stoppage time when he got on the end of Dan Neil's squared pass inside the QPR box to side-foot his shot into the roof of Dieng’s goal. Amad had a chance of his own when Pierre Ekwah’s pass split open the home team's defence, but Dieng was off his line quickly to deny the substitute. Half-way through the second half QPR were awarded a penalty when Aji Alese was adjudged to have handled the ball, but Patterson pulled off a brilliant save with his feet to deny Chair from the spot.

Neil Critchley insisted he was the right man to lead QPR after their horrendous run continued with a 3-0 Championship defeat at home to Sunderland.

I have to find a way to get the best out of these players." "They're sort of punching above their weight at the moment. I know what I want to do and how I want to do it. I believe in my own ability to get the best out of this group of players. It's a tough moment but you have to roll your sleeves up and fight. They were top of the table when they beat Wigan on October 22 but that was their last home win.

Sunderland attackers again took the plaudits at QPR but Tony Mowbray was quick to praise his defenders.

Queens Park Rangers manager Neil Critchley is still confident that he is the right man to take his current side forward despite overseeing another loss ...

I believe in my own ability to get the best out of this group of players. I saw the players having a go. As long as they can pick up their form in the next couple of games, you feel Critchley should remain in charge for the remainder of the campaign before the board make a decision on whether to keep him beyond then or not. You have to feel for him a bit because he has lost an important player with Lyndon Dykes out of action – but results simply haven’t been good enough and considering how little time other managers get in the division – he can’t have any complaints if he goes. It wouldn’t be a surprise to see him go before the Middlesbrough game because the club’s results haven’t improved and many will feel he’s already been given enough time to make his mark. However, a saved penalty from Anthony Patterson in the second half proved to be a crucial point in the game with the Black Cats only 1-0 up at that point, with Luke O’Nien putting the visitors ahead in the English capital.

Sunderland were in ruthless mood at Loftus Road as two goals from Jack Clarke and another from Luke O'Nien fired the Black Cats back into the Championship play- ...

SUNDERLAND (4-4-2):. 8 PATTERSON: Produced an excellent penalty save to deny Chair and helped his defenders by coming to claim crosses when QPR were on top.

Sunderland boss Tony Mowbray praised QPR after his side's 3-0 victory at Loftus Road. The result continued a terrible run which has seen Rangers slip from ...

I have to find a way to get the best out of these players.” It’s a tough moment but you have to roll your sleeves up and fight. “But I have to say they’re a good football team. I believe in my own ability to get the best out of this group of players. The scoreline was a bit harsh.” “They have a way of playing and we’ve obviously studied them.

Sunderland sealed an emphatic win over Queens Park Rangers to lift themselves into the Sky Bet Championship play-offs.

Clarke grabbed his second of the night in stoppage time when he got on the end of Dan Neil's squared pass inside the QPR box to side-foot his shot into the roof of Dieng’s goal. Amad had a chance of his own when Pierre Ekwah’s pass split open the home team's defence, but Dieng was off his line quickly to deny the substitute. Half-way through the second half QPR were awarded a penalty when Aji Alese was adjudged to have handled the ball, but Patterson pulled off a brilliant save with his feet to deny Chair from the spot.

Sunderland comfortably defeated QPR at Loftus Road on Tuesday night thanks to a Luke O'Nien goal, a Jack Clarke brace and an Anthony Patterson penalty save.

Patterson dove to his left, but heroically improvised to kick the ball away and deny Ilias Chair from the spot. QPR had a lifeline in the 65th minute when Aji Alese was penalised for a handball in the box. O’Nien gave the Lads an advantage before half time, and Clarke struck twice in the second half following Patterson’s penalty heroics to push Sunderland back up to fifth in the Championship.

Sunderland supporters received a message from Will Ferrell before their clash against Queens Park Rangers, but they had the last laugh.The Hollywood a.

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