Sunderland’s “last throw of the dice”

Mark Lawrenson is once again back in the old routine – predicting an Irons defeat at Sunderland.

Discussing the Hammers he says: “They are one of several sides who have got 36 points, and look like they are safe.

Sunderland are obviously in a completely different situation at the bottom of the table, 10 points from safety.

I actually think the Black Cats will win this game, because they are at home and it is basically the last throw of the dice.

It is like a cup final for Sunderland because they have to win it. Like I have said before, though, they don’t just need one victory to save themselves now, they need three or four.”