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This was also the first time they had failed to score in their unbeaten Premier League season.
Jose Mourinho’s side stretched their lead at the top to seven points.
Rivals Manchester United, Arsenal and Liverpool were also grateful for Sunderland’s dogged effort.
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At Anfield, the inspirational Gerrard was axed on the 16th anniversary of his Liverpool debut but Brendan Rodgers’ surprise decision was vindicated as they arrested their slump.
The captain came on with a quarter of an hour left, amid deafening cheers, and Liverpool finally broke through with Glen Johnson’s 85th-minute header.
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Arsenal also gained welcome relief amid their worst start to a season for 32 years thanks to Welbeck’s header.
The victory, reflecting Arsenal’s domination, did not stop manager Arsene Wenger having to field questions about a fan banner which said, “Thanks for the memories but it’s time to say goodbye”.
The win moved Arsenal up to sixth on 20 points.
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Strikes from Chris Smalling, Wayne Rooney and Robin van Persie sealed Manchester United's win over Hull.
Smalling’s 16th-minute opener was only awarded after goal line technology showed his shot had sneaked over the line.
Once again an injury clouded United’s joy with record signing Angel Di Maria limping off in the first half with a suspected hamstring problem.
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At the other end of the table, Queens Park Rangers came through an entertaining clash at Loftus Road, beating Leicester City 3-2 to move above both their opponents and Burnley, Charlie Austin finally snatching the points with a 73rd-minute winner.
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Former England forward Joe Cole, 33, flitted back into the limelight with the opener for Aston Villa in a 1-1 draw at Turf Moor, while Newcastle United’s charge up the table was halted at West Ham United where Aaron Cresswell got the winner.
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