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FORGOTTEN HISTORY: Buoyant sunderland tipped to make fulham s fa cup replay difficult after stubborn display - The Untold Story

Dion Dublin and Ashley Williams were left impressed by Sunderland's display at Fulham. The Black Cats thought they'd won it late on through 15-year-old Chris Rigg, only for officials to rule the goal out for offside in the build-up.

Tony Mowbray's side were more than a match for Premier League opposition to tee up a replay at the Stadium of Light. Former Swansea City defender, Willams, told Match of The Day: "They were very good at both ends of the field. They defended very well and they were stubborn.

"It was at the top end of the pitch where I thought they were impressive. Six minutes into the game and Clarke presses Diop into a mistake and it's a really clever and calm finish.

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