Rejuvenated Nigeria international Brown Ideye failed to find the back of the net for West Brom who drew 0-0 with Sunderland draw at the Stadium of Light on Saturday.
Premier League strugglers Sunderland were unable to break down Tony Pulis' stubborn West Brom side, as the visitors held on to earn a 0-0 draw.
Although failing to create clear-cut chances, Sunderland should have been ahead on the stroke of half time when Adam Johnson stole in to tuck home from close-range, but the goal was erroneously ruled out by the officials.
Santiago Vergini wasted a golden opportunity to open his Sunderland account 15 minutes into the second half, with the hosts the only side showing any attacking intent as the game wore on.
Connor Wickham went close with a header with just over 10 minutes remaining, but for all their pressure, Sunderland were unable to snatch a winner.
They have now only claimed one victory from their last nine league fixtures, with Saturday's goalless stalemate their 13th of the campaign.
Sunderland made five changes to the side that was dumped out of the FA Cup by Bradford City last time out, with Poyet drafting Lee Cattermole – out since December with niggling groin injuries – straight back into the starting line-up.
The game started in controversial fashion when referee Mike Jones deemed that Joleon Lescott had not prevented a goal-scoring opportunity when he hauled down Danny Graham on the edge of the area.
Despite Sunderland's protestations, Lescott escaped with just a booking, while Sebastian Larsson fired into the side-netting from the resulting free-kick.
Poyet's side continued to press West Brom, with the visitors unable to get the ball into the feet of in-form striker Ideye.
Premier League strugglers Sunderland were unable to break down Tony Pulis' stubborn West Brom side, as the visitors held on to earn a 0-0 draw.
Although failing to create clear-cut chances, Sunderland should have been ahead on the stroke of half time when Adam Johnson stole in to tuck home from close-range, but the goal was erroneously ruled out by the officials.
Santiago Vergini wasted a golden opportunity to open his Sunderland account 15 minutes into the second half, with the hosts the only side showing any attacking intent as the game wore on.
Connor Wickham went close with a header with just over 10 minutes remaining, but for all their pressure, Sunderland were unable to snatch a winner.
They have now only claimed one victory from their last nine league fixtures, with Saturday's goalless stalemate their 13th of the campaign.
Sunderland made five changes to the side that was dumped out of the FA Cup by Bradford City last time out, with Poyet drafting Lee Cattermole – out since December with niggling groin injuries – straight back into the starting line-up.
The game started in controversial fashion when referee Mike Jones deemed that Joleon Lescott had not prevented a goal-scoring opportunity when he hauled down Danny Graham on the edge of the area.
Despite Sunderland's protestations, Lescott escaped with just a booking, while Sebastian Larsson fired into the side-netting from the resulting free-kick.
Poyet's side continued to press West Brom, with the visitors unable to get the ball into the feet of in-form striker Ideye.
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