As Sunderland clung on, keeper Craig Gordon did well to block a Giggs shot with his legs and later, Anderson fired wide before the Brazilian also wasted a chance when a poor touch robbed him off a shooting chance.

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"They are in a good position and with Gordon in charge they can earn promotion, " Anderson told BBC Sport.

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Hours later, Ms Anderson, 23, died of head injuries at a car park in Gordon Road.

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