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Sam Allardyce convinced Sunderland's chances of survival will be boosted by trip to Dubai
SAM ALLARDYCE will take his Sunderland squad to Dubai next week, convinced the sunshine break will boost their survival prospects.
Sam Allardyce is under pressure to keep Sunderland afloat in the Premier League
The Black Cats fly out to the Middle East after Saturday's game against Manchester United at the Stadium of Light with Big Sam sticking to tried and trusted methods.
He said: "We're going away for a training break in the sunshine and hopefully, we'll get another improvement in our physical condition.
"Historically, that's always been the case with every team I've had."