The Black Cats turned in a solid defensive display to claim their first clean sheet since before Christmas and move off the foot of the Premier League table -- .
Swansea 's win over Southampton meant the gap between Black Cats and safety increased to five points .
The Black Cats turned in a solid defensive display to claim their first clean sheet since before Christmas and move off the foot of the Premier League table -- although Swansea 's win over Southampton meant the gap between Sunderland and safety increased to five points .