Sunderland's Premier League survival plight was handed a monumental boost on Saturday after the Black Cats leapfrogged above north-east rivals Newcastle United following a 3-2 comeback win over Chelsea.
The Magpies could only clinch a 0-0 stalemate in their visit to Aston Villa, meaning they could be relegated as early as Wednesday, when Sunderland play host to Everton at the Stadium of Light.
Meanwhile, West Ham United suffered their first home Premier League defeat since August, falling 4-1 to Swansea City in their second-to-last match at Upton Park.