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ROY KEANE claims referee Keith Stroud got it wrong when he denied Sunderland what would have been a winning goal against Fulham.
The Black Cats had to settle for a goalless draw at Craven Cottage, but were left pointing the finger at the ref after he controversially disallowed what looked a good goal by Kieran Richardson early in the second half.
As Richardson slammed a free-kick home from 25 yards out, Mr Stroud gave a foul against Pascal Chimbonda who was standing in front of the Fulham defensive wall.
Roy Keane won't yet admit it, but Sunderland have surely won their fight for Premier League survival now.
Goals from Danny Collins, sub Michael Chopra and Kenwyne Jones were enough to earn Sunderland a third Premier League win on the spin - and all-but secure survival.
But while Sunderland's travelling Red & White Army left Craven Cottage in jubilant mood, floundering Fulham were left staring into the abyss.
Of course there is still a way to go before strong probabilities become mathematical certainties but it now seems just a matter of time until Sunderland's safety is confirmed.
The Black Cats' win over Fulham, coupled with Bolton's 4-0 hammering at Aston Villa, means the points gap between Sunderland and the relegation zone is now in double figures.
