Poyet has been left with the foundations of Di Canio, both managers took the positon at Sunderland with

little experience. Poyet has brought in a more attacking style than Di Canio but is utilising the same players. Altindore was brought in to partner Fletcher but the Scotsman s in!uries ha"e hampered their progress. #he lack of a clinical edge in Sunderland$s attacking force has left them second bottom of the Premier %eague despite wins o"er ri"als &ewcastle and title contenders 'anchester City the only other point was picked up away to Southampton also. #he fact Sunderland ha"e struggled to pick up points against the teams that will be in the relegation battle with them come the end of the season could be their demise. (nly ) goals ha"e been scored so far this season in ** games with Fletcher and +orini scoring twice and Altindore not off the mark yet, fortunately ,iaccherini and ,ardner ha"e secured a couple goals from midfield and +ardsley has contributed a solitary goal too. As expected Fletcher is the most clinical striker with a goal e"ery - shots.