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The pressure is really on as Sunderland take on Boro, says Gordon

Craig Gordon has admitted that Saturday's relegation showdown against Middlesbrough will be the biggest game some of his Sunderland team-mates have ever played in. Two successive defeats, including Sunday's derby surrender at Newcastle, have pushed the Wearside club back towards the drop zone and Gordon acknowledges Boro's visit is crucial for both sides.

The Scotland No 1 has revealed the Sunderland players felt they let down supporters in their 2-0 defeat on Tyneside. He said: "The dressing room is very low but we've a big game against Middlesbrough. That has to be the most important thing now. We're still not safe. This weekend's game has become massive.

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"For most of our players it will be one of the biggest games they've ever played in. There's so much riding on it."

Newcastle keeper Steve Harper admits his side are now looking upwards after their recent revival. He said: "It's going to be the 40th anniversary next year of us winning the Fairs Cup and what a time it would be to put another bit of silverware in the cabinet."

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