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Full time! Sunderland begin 2012 in style at the expense of Wigan to pull further away from the drop zone. The Latics continue to reside in the bottom three, however. Thanks for joining me tonight! Tweet me for post-match discussion @liamhappe

Could have more than three minutes, as Colback gets treatment for a further delay to the closing stages.

McCarthy short to Rodallega, whose shot is closed down.

Three minutes added on at the end of the game.

The impressive McClean is replaced by Dong-Won Ji, hero in the upset win against Man City, in the game's final change of personnel.

Meyler's cross is headed from danger by Figueroa. Sunderland are looking for five here.

And now Mohamed Diame is on for Watson.

Ahmed Elmohamady comes on for Sunderland in place of the game's opening scorer, Gardner.

Despite the red card, City now lead Liverpool 3-0 after the Reds concede a penalty converted by Milner. Wigan look out of ideas here, Sunderland have well and truly done a number on them.

Moses fires over from distance.

Gareth Barry has been sent off at the Eithad and Man City must see out 17 minutes with ten men, they still lead 2-0

Sessegnon has the assist to his name.

Again the Latics are poor at the back and a speculative hit from Vaughan finds the top corner majestically.

What a strike from Vaughan! Game over! Sunderland lead 4-1!

Sammon goes wide from a Moses ball in.

Wigan deal with the corner and move forward but Kilgallon clears the cross from Jones.

MCCLEAN! Denied a brace by Al Habsi! Corner for the away side coming up.

Another good corner delivery from the hosts, but no shot comes of it.

The Benin forward does enjoy scoring against Wigan, and this one could be a crucial one as heads are sure to go down amidst the home side.