Moyes’ relief at another point for battling Sunderland

Manager David Moyes praised Sunderland’s battling qualities as they picked up another vital point in their bid to avoid relegation from the Premier League on Saturday.

Sunderland played out a 0-0 draw with Burnley but with other results going against them the Black Cats are seven points adrift of safety.

And Moyes felt his side could easily have picked up all three points against Burnley but accepted the visitors made it difficult for Sunderland at the Stadium of Light.

“It was a bit scrappy at times, I can’t say we played overly well but I think Burnley make you play that way because they drag you into the sort of game you don’t want,” he said.

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“We had to see tough spells out and we had to dig in at times before we could get going and create opportunities. Thankfully the Lads stuck together and we managed to overcome that.

“We wanted all three points today so we are disappointed with just one but we have to use it as a positive because we’ll have to win and draw games between now and the end of the season.

“The players know exactly how much it means to everyone and what it means to win – we have emphasised it. They didn’t lose but they know it was a real chance to get three points.”