Sunderland moved seven points clear of the dropzone after their 2-1 victory over West Ham United.

However, they had to wait until the sixth minute of injury time at the end of the game for Andy Reid to volley home the winner with the Hammers having been reduced to 10 men by a further bout of injury misery.

Sunderland boss Roy Keane said: "We cannot relax. If we were in West Ham's position, we could relax, but in the Premier League, you cannot take anything for granted.

"We have another tough game. I was reminded all week that we have never had back-to-back victories - imagine if we won next week. Three in a row would be a miracle.

"You have got to keep believing and try to win your next football match, but we are in no position to relax.

"I am just relieved for the players because as you know, we are going to a training camp tonight and I am certainly not a good traveller.

"The lads are pretty relieved that we have won because I would have been growling all the way over on the flight. You think I am joking."

Keane was certainly growling during the opening 30 minutes of a game which saw Dean Ashton hit the post and then Freddie Ljungberg open the scoring with a deflected shot.

However, his side recovered for Kenwyne Jones to fire them level with his first goal in 11 games after 28 minutes, and although Craig Gordon had to produce a fine save to deny Carlton Cole, the home side dominated after the break before making their late, late breakthrough.

Keane said: "Our first 25, 30 minutes was appalling today. I thought we were shocking.

"I could have got my boots out easily today and played. I could have played in the Premier League today easily for West Ham because we just stood off them and let them play and pass it.

"If you do that against any opposition, trust me, you are going to be beaten.

"Even the goal we gave away, if I had seen that on a Sunday morning, I would have been disappointed."