Larsson keen to make amends

Sebastian Larsson will use the embarrassment of Sunderland’s humiliation at Aston Villa to fuel his bid to help them escape relegation trouble.

The 27-year-old Sweden international admitted he left the pitch at Villa Park last Monday evening suffering the same emotions as the travelling fans who had witnessed the 6-1 horror show.

However, he will channel all that into tonight’s home clash with Stoke as he and his team-mates attempt to secure a win that would move them five points clear of the relegation zone.