Moyes eager to repay faith
also got to win games. And we’re running out of games.”
Moyes says Jermain Defoe’s shock England recall has given everyone at the club a lift. “We’re keeping everything crossed he doesn’t come back injured but hopefully his selection lifts his own performances, those around him and shows players around the country you can come to Sunderland and play for England,” said Moyes.
“Even an old player can resurrect his career here!”
Burnley arrive at the Stadium of Light with the worst Premier League away record, with just two points from 14 matches but manager Sean Dyche is unconcerned. “No one remembers what happens during the season. They only remember where you finish,” he said. “If you win the league, no one cares where the points came from. All they remember is the fact you won the league.” Burnley are seven points clear of the drop zone thanks to their superb home form, picking up as many points as Arsenal and more than both Manchester City and Manchester United.
However, a quirk of the fixture list means they have not played a home league game since February 12 and will not have another until the visit of Tottenham on April 1.
“If we’d won six at home and three away, I don’t think anyone would bat an eyelid,” said Dyche.
“The thing I find interesting is we seem to get as much airplay [about our away form] as Leicester.
“They won the league last year. They’re in the quarterfinals of the Champions League, and they haven’t won away in the Premier League.”