Bolo Zenden and Darren Bent replied either side of Lampard's headed second, but it really was scant consolation.

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Former Anfield favourite Bolo Zenden nearly grabbed a late consolation for Sunderland after coming off the bench to provide Reina with his only test of the afternoon.

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With Steven Gerrard injured, Benitez had picked what appeared to be an attacking line-up with Bolo Zenden joining Alonso in midfield and Crouch partnering Bellamy up front.

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