Elmohamady claims assist as Sunderland finish 10th

Sunderland have achieved their targeted top-10 finish in the English Premier League by thrashing bottom side West Ham 3-0.

Egypt full-back Ahmed Elmohamady played his seventh straight 90 minutes, setting up the opener for Boudewijn Zenden with a pin-point cross.

Stephane Sessegnon doubled the visitors’ lead after the break and Paraguay midfielder Cristian Riveros came off the bench to complete the rout in injury time.

Sunderland finish 10th on 47 points and a better-goal difference than close rivals West Brom.

Elsewhere, Blackpool lost 4-2 at champions Manchester United to join the relegated West Ham after just one season in the top flight.

Birmingham conceded in injury time to lose 2-1 at Tottenham and complete the demoted trio into the Championship.

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Elmohamady voted best Sunderland player

Egypt wing-back Ahmed Elmohamady was voted best Sunderland player in the 2010-2011 season by the Premiership outfit's fans.

The online poll was conducted by the Black Cats' official website.

Elmo came first with 160 points, 26 ahead of goalie Simon Mignolet who was voted second best.

French midfielder Steed Malbranque came third with 106 points, Asamoah Gyan fourth on 102.

Elmohamady moved to the Stadium of Light in the off-season from ENPPI on loan, before having his deal turned into a permanent transfer.

His maiden Premier League season was by far promising.

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