Allardyce hails Sunderland saviour Defoe

Sam Allardyce says he "dreads to think" where Sunderland would be without the goals of Jermain Defoe.

The Black Cats trailed Chelsea 2-1 in the 67th minute on Saturday, when Fabio Borini's powerful drive squirmed beyond Thibaut Courtois.

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