Poyet seeking stronger Sunderland belief

Poyet's men held his former club and league leaders to a goalless stalemate at the Stadium of Light and could be perhaps be considered unfortunate not to take all three points from an entertaining affair.

Sunderland spurned numerous opportunities to take the lead in the closing stages but, although Chelsea survived the hosts' late rally, Poyet is keen for his side to build momentum as they go into a week that sees them take on last season's top two in Manchester City and Liverpool.

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