Paolo Di Canio admits he is fighting to save his job at Sunderland – with Roberto Di Matteo set to replace him, writes Dean Jones of the Sunday People.

The Black Cats are bottom of the Premier League with just one point from five games after yesterday’s 3-0 thrashing at West Brom.

Sunderland’s board will give the Italian the next two Premier League games – against Liverpool and Manchester United – and then review his position over the international break.

Speaking after the game, Di Canio said: "I am the person responsible. They have to receive all the energy, and this time it was negative, but they stick with us and they are absolutely right.

"We did very bad. Sometimes you can help the people to push out the anger. Maybe they can feel better.

"I wanted to show them that I am never going to give up. I believe in what I'm doing, even if in this moment it is difficult for everybody to believe."