Welcome to our live text commentary of Sunderland's Premier League match against West Ham at the Stadium of Light.

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The full-time whistle goes at the Stadium of Light, and Sunderland have won this match 3-0 with West Ham comprehensively beaten. Goals from Larsson, Johnson and McClean have given Martin O'Neill's side an important home win. Thanks for joining us.

McClean takes the ball down the right to play out time, and he is just interested in the final whistle now with his side comfortable.

West Ham have their hosts pinned back inside their own half in the first of three added minutes at the end of this second half.

Nolan blasts a shot wide of the far post from the edge of the penalty area, and he has a rueful smile.

Sunderland are piling on the pressure now with the hosts looking for a fourth goal, and West Ham want this match to end.

On comes James McFadden now as O'Neill makes his final change, and it's Sessegnon who makes way. He's had a great game.

Wickham looks very bright, and he makes another fine run down the right before cutting the ball back to no one.

N'Diaye squanders a glorious chance to score with his first touch for Sunderland as he drags a shot wide following a cut back from Wickham!

There's a change for Sunderland as new signing Alfred N'Diaye comes on to make his debut in place of Johnson.

Mignolet makes a fine save as Tomkins drives a low shot on target from close range, and that was a brilliant reflex stop!

Chance! Vaz Te fires a tame shot straight at Mignolet from close range, and that's very poor - he should be really testing the keeper from there, and Allardyce is furious!

Steven Fletcher receives a standing ovation as he is replaced by former Ipswich striker Connor Wickham.

Sunderland's counter-attacking strategy has worked a treat in this second half, and now O'Neill prepares to make a few changes.

The match is effectively ended as a contest, and it was a neat finish from McClean after fine work from Sessegnon, who has provided the cutting edge.

GOAL! Sessegnon cuts inside from the right and scuffs an attempted shot to the back post, with McClean afforded a tap in to put this match beyond doubt! It's 3-0 to Sunderland, and O'Neill can relax a bit now! West Ham find themselves out of this contest now, surely.

West Ham are really giving it a go now. Sunderland, on the other hand, look content to play on the counter-attack.

The Hammers are desperate for something in the final third, and Jarvis is their brightest outlet with another pacy run down the left.

Sunderland build patiently from the back, and they are happy to consolidate their two-goal cushion now.

West Ham have conceded just three goals from set plays this season, fewer than any other team.