Coventry climb out of relegation zone with 3-1 win over Sunderland

Coventry City beat Sunderland 3-1 to climb out of the Premier League relegation zone, leaving the visitors bottom of the table.

• Sakamoto opened the scoring in the 17th minute, Awoniyi doubled the lead before half-time and Rudoni sealed victory early in the second half.
• Enzo Le Fée converted a 67th-minute penalty for Sunderland, whose Omar Alderete was sent off for a second yellow card in stoppage time.
• Sunderland have taken five points from nine Premier League games and one point since their Europa League campaign began in September.
• Régis Le Bris said the demanding schedule of a first European season is Sunderland's reality and the side must play better.