Sunderland 0 Leicester City 2: There seemed only one rational response to the serenaded inquiry which rang down from the euphoric contingent of supporters populating the away enclosure at the Stadium of Light long after the final whistle. Yes, we do finally believe you. Leicester City are going to win the league.

Aleksandar Mitrovic ended Newcastle’s miserable derby run against Sunderland with a late equaliser which left both clubs still in Premier League relegation trouble.

Sunderland 2 Crystal Palace 2: Substitute Fabio Borini denied Crystal Palace a first Premier League victory in 11 attempts after Connor Wickham’s double had threatened to dump former club Sunderland deeper into the mire.