Sunderland boss, Moyes wants Nigerian striker for relegation scrap

Anichebe has been unavailable since the 4-1 away defeat to Burnley on New Year’s Eve and Moyes thinks he is key for the Black Cat’s relegation battles.

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"We've lost one or two people who were key in our winning run – Victor and Jordan – and they are both really important players," Moyes said during his pre-match press conference ahead of their Premier League trip to West Brom.

Moyes, however, revealed that the striker has a chance to play in the next game for Sunderland who are 19th in the Premier League table.

"I'm not sure if anyone will be back. There was only a chance with Steve Pienaar and Victor Anichebe.

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"Jack Rodwell should be okay. He had a slight problem with his knee but a scan revealed there was nothing there."

Anichebe has scored three Premier League goals for the Black Cats since joining in the summer.