article_snippet: The humiliating 4-0 home defeat by Aston Villa not only came at the expense of the Uruguayan's job, but also leaves The Black Cats a single point above the drop zone.
article_snippet: Dick Advocaat has nine games to stave off relegation at the Stadium of Light .
article_snippet: Christian Benteke scores as Aston Villa humiliate Sunderland 4-0 in the Premier League on Saturday .
article_snippet: Gus Poyet waves as Gus Poyet leaves the field after what would be Gus Poyet last game as Black Cats boss .
article_snippet: It was always going to be an uphill struggle for youth coach Neil Adams and, despite picking up a point against the Blues, were relegated.
article_snippet: Club legend Alan Shearer was surprisingly parachuted in to turn things around but Alan Shearer only victory came in a 3-1 win against Middlesbrough and the Magpies suffered a shock relegation.
article_snippet: but it was a shock when Fulham - Chris Coleman was sacked with five games to go
article_snippet: — especially as Fulham were five points clear of danger.
highlights_snippet: The Black Cats are a point above drop zone after 4-0 humiliation by Villa .
  
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