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Resilient Sunderland hold on as Jobe Bellingham sees red

SUNDERLAND boss Regis Le Bris believes his side showed in their goalless draw at QPR that they have the battling qualities needed to sustain a promotion challenge.

By David McIntyre

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HIGH RISE: Sunderland’s Trai Hume and QPR’s Steve Cook contest an aerial duel
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SUNDERLAND boss Regis Le Bris believes his side showed in their goalless draw at QPR that they have the battling qualities needed to sustain a promotion challenge.
The Championship leaders have been dominant so far this season but were below par at Loftus Road – and had to hold on after Jobe Bellingham was sent off early in the second half.
Frenchman Le Bris said: “We feel we can play better, but to be competitive in this league we have to face many games a...

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