O'Shea: Avoiding drop one of greatest achievements

Gus Poyet's Sunderland looked dead and buried, but beat the drop after a run of four consecutive victories that included wins against Chelsea and Manchester United.

Sunderland's safety was officially confirmed on Wednesday with a 2-0 triumph at home to West Brom - a result that moved the club five points above the relegation zone with one match remaining.

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