KEVIN Davies plans to use Sunderland’s famously vociferous supporters to Wanderers’ advantage when he travels to the Stadium of Light.

Roy Keane’s side have struggled to appease their huge fanbase this season, winning only three of their nine home games – one of which was on penalties against the Whites’ own Carling Cup victors, Northampton Town.

Davies hopes to capitalise on their uncharacteristic generosity to earn his own side their second win in the North East in eight days, following the impressive 3-1 victory over Middlesbrough.

“They are struggling a little bit at the moment,” the striker said. “I watched them lose to West Ham last weekend and they couldn’t break them down with two big lads up front."

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