Sunderland
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noun
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a city and port in NE England, in Sunderland unitary authority, Tyne and Wear, at the mouth of the River Wear: formerly known for shipbuilding, now has car manufacturing, chemicals; university (1992). Pop: 177 739 (2001)
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a unitary authority in NE England, in Tyne and Wear. Pop: 283 100 (2003 est). Area: 138 sq km (53 sq miles)
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League One Port Vale's reward for beating Sunderland in the FA Cup is a quarter-final tie away to Chelsea, while Manchester City will host Liverpool in a heavyweight showdown.
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But how different would it have been if teams like Arsenal, Chelsea and Sunderland were playing at their own stadiums instead?
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League One side Port Vale knock out Premier League team Sunderland to reach the FA Cup quarter-finals for the first time since 1954.
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Sunday's shock 1-0 win over Premier League side Sunderland sent Vale into the FA Cup quarter-finals for only the second time in their history.
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Ali, 40, and Sunderland, 27, who were found guilty following a trial at Doncaster Crown Court last year, were sentenced on Friday.
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