How it unfolded as Jack Clarke's magic gives Michael Beale's Sunderland a vital Boxing Day win against Hull City in Championship
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Sunderland fell to a 3-0 defeat in Beale's first game as head coach, which he has admitted was an 'eye-opener'. Sunderland created several good chances to score but their long-running lack of ruthlessness in front of goal came back to haunt them once again.
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Hide AdBeale faces a battle to win over supporters underwhelmed by his selection as Tony Mowbray's successor and said he had no issue taking any criticism coming his way as a result of Saturday's defeat. He has made it clear to his dressing room that he expects a response, nevertheless.
Hull City pose another significant test, currently sitting in the top six – here, we’ll have live updates throughout the day from the MKM Stadium.
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53 - It feels a little like the Coventry game, this, just without the goals. Sunderland look vulnerable on the counter-attack and are prone to defensive lapses
46 - Sunderland are unchanged at half-time, though Dack was replaced by Aouchiche in the first 45 after an injury to the latter.
39 - More good work by Sunderland around Hull City's box but there just isn't anyone there to stretch, cause problems and hit the ball with.