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Sunderland 5 Wolves 2 - In Pictures

Expressandstar.com bring you the pictures as Wolves ship five at the Stadium of Light in a seven-goal thriller against Sunderland in the Premier League.

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Wolves boss Mick McCarthy and Sunderland manager Steve Bruce share a joke before the game.
Wolves boss Mick McCarthy and Sunderland manager Steve Bruce share a joke before the game kicks-off.

Just nine minutes in and Wolves were behind through to Darren Bent's penalty, after Segundo Castillo's challenge on the goalscorer.
Just nine minutes in and Wolves were behind through to Darren Bent's penalty, after Segundo Castillo's challenge on the goalscorer.

Wolves were left ruing their luck again when another penalty went against them, this time Kenwyne Jones converted from the spot.
Wolves were left ruing their luck again when another penalty went against them, this time Kenwyne Jones converted from the spot.

But Wolves got themselves back in it when Christophe Berra low ball across the box was turned into his own net by Sunderland defender John Mensah.
But Wolves got themselves back in it when Christophe Berra's low ball across the box was turned into his own net by Sunderland defender John Mensah.

And Wolves looked good for a point after Kevin Doyle got the equaliser soon after,
And Wolves looked good for a point after Kevin Doyle got the equaliser soon after.

But gaps at the back let Sunderland back through to score a third goal and restore their lead, Kenwyne Jones the scorer this time from open play
But gaps at the back let Sunderland back through to score a third goal and restore their lead, Kenwyne Jones the scorer this time from open play.

Michael Turner headed home unmarked to settle the game with Sunderland's fourth goal.
Michael Turner headed home unmarked to settle the game with Sunderland's fourth goal.

And it was really game over for Wolves when Darren's Bent bounced off Michael Mancienne for the fifth goal.
And it was really game over for Wolves when Darren's Bent bounced off Michael Mancienne for the fifth goal.

The Wolves players trudge back to the touchline - they know this game is gone.
The Wolves players trudge back to the touchline - they know this game is gone.

The scoreboard at the Stadium of Light makes sad reading for Wolves.
The scoreboard at the Stadium of Light makes sad reading for Wolves.