Coventry heap more misery on Sunderland: Insipid Black Cats hit new low to leave Regis Le Bris looking haunted by grim prospect of relegation after 3-1 defeat

Sunderland suffered a 3-1 defeat to Coventry City at the CBS Arena in what was described as an early-season relegation shoot-out. The result left Sunderland manager Regis Le Bris facing serious concerns about relegation as his side put in a poor performance. The loss represents a new low point for the Black Cats in what has been a difficult season.