Sunderland

Martin O'Neill looking to learn from defeat

By Liam Apicella, Features Editor

Published: February 25 2012 | 17:23

Last updated: February 25 2012 | 17:56

Martin O'Neill calls upon his Sunderland players to learn from their 4-0 defeat at West Bromwich Albion.

The hosting Baggies scored two goals in either half to wrap up the victory at the Hawthorns.

After the match, O'Neill conceded that his team got exactly what they deserved.

"We didn't start well at all today and we played sloppily," O'Neill told BBC Sport. "West Brom were much better than us and deserved to win.

"It was a poor day for us and I hope that we can learn something from it. We were second best and we didn't deserve anything from the game."

Sunderland are currently ninth in the Premier League table.

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