West Bromwich Albion boss Roy Hodgson doesn't believe Sunderland need worry about the drop.
The Baggies won at the Stadium of Light on Saturday.
"I'm sure that Sunderland will do very well for the rest of the season," he said.
"They've got too much character and too much spirit. They also are too well organised to be involved with any relegation issues."
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