Victor Anichebe's four-word Instagram comment to Sunderland following win against Bristol Rovers

The Black Cats picked up another win in League One yesterday, defeating Joey Barton’s Bristol Rovers 1-0 at the Memorial Stadium.

That result leaves Lee Johnson’s side in third place in the third tier and very much in contention for the automatic promotion spots.

Indeed, Sunderland have lost just once in their last 18 fixtures in all competitions and are unbeaten in 12.

And the Wearside club’s fate is seemingly in their own hands.

Sunderland are two points behind second-placed Peterborough United with a game in hand over Posh and a fixture to play against Darren Ferguson’s side.

The Black Cats also just three points behind league-leaders Hull City with two games in hand over Grant McCann’s club and a match to play against the Tigers.

Anichebe, commenting on Instagram, had this four-word plea to his old club ahead of the run-in.

He said: “Keep it going guys!”

A message from the Football Clubs Editor

Our aim is to provide you with the best, most up-to-date and most informative Sunderland AFC coverage 365 days a year.

This depth of coverage costs, so to help us maintain the high-quality reporting that you are used to, https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x7yufai

Your support is much appreciated. Richard Mennear, Football Clubs Editor