article_snippet: The controversial Italian was sacked just six games into the 2013-14 campaign despite saving the Black Cats from relegation the previous season.
article_snippet: Sunderland's Connor Wickham tussles with Aston Villa Charles N'Zogbia during Sunderland's Connor Wickham side's 4-0 loss .
article_snippet: Gabriel Agbonlahor celebrates Gabriel Agbonlahor second goal as Sunderland players look dejected at the Stadium of Light .
article_snippet: Aston Villa midfielder Fabian Delph slides in with a challenge on Sunderland
article_snippet: Aston Villa's Belgian striker Christian Benteke celebrates after scoring Villa's Belgian striker side's fourth goal against Sunderland .
highlights_snippet: A heavy 4-0 loss to Aston Villa left Sunderland 17th in the league table .
  
highlights_snippet: set to be sacked by Sunderland as club line up Dick Advocaat .
  
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