Bruce backs Bent after dive claim
Sunderland boss Steve Bruce backed Darren Bent after the striker went down under Heurelho Gomes' challenge to win a penalty on Saturday.
Bruce suggested Bent was taking evasive action as Gomes hurtled towards him - and his anger at referee Kevin Friend for keeping the goalkeeper on the pitch was compounded by Bent's penalty being saved.
"This was the same against Man United last season when I got the ball," Gomes said. "This time I didn't get the ball but it was not a penalty either. Maybe when he dived he changed the game.
"I spoke to Darren afterwards. We didn't speak about the penalty, just about the save. He is a great striker but it's my job to save."
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