Sunderland captain Granit Xhaka cancelled out an opener from Everton's Iliman Ndiaye as the points were shared in a 1-1 draw at the Stadium of Light on Monday evening.
Ndiaye's wonderful solo goal had sent Everton ahead in the 15th minute of the contest, but Xhaka's deflected effort early in the second period levelled the scores.
The result has moved Sunderland into fourth spot in the Premier League table, with an excellent start to the season seeing them pick up 18 points from 10 matches, while Everton have climbed to 14th, with the Toffees picking up 12 points from their opening 10 games of the season.
SPORTS MOLE'S VERDICT
Everton's Iliman Ndiaye celebrates scoring against Sunderland on November 3, 2025
Sunderland missed out on the chance to move into second spot in the Premier League on Monday night, but it is difficult to be critical of the Black Cats this season considering their sensational form.
A moment of magic from Ndiaye allowed Everton to make the breakthrough, and it will surely not be too long until the 25-year-old makes the move to an elite club considering his incredible quality.
However, Sunderland showed their fight to level, and the Black Cats will be disappointed that they were unable to go on and score a second to claim another three points in the division.
Fourth after gameweek 10 represents a stunning start to the campaign, but Everton are in a disappointing 14th, and a lack of a reliable goalscorer in the centre-forward spot is a concern for the Merseyside club.
In truth, both teams can take positives from the clash at the Stadium of Light, but Sunderland are having the better season, and a push for Europe this term could potentially be on the cards for the promoted outfit.
SUNDERLAND VS. EVERTON HIGHLIGHTS
Iliman Ndiaye goal vs. Sunderland (15th min, Sunderland 0-1 Everton)
A piece of magic from Iliman Ndiaye ? pic.twitter.com/taPEYvutWg
— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) November 3, 2025
What a wonderful goal that is - Everton take the lead in the 15th minute of the match, and the goalscorer is no surprise, with Ndiaye working his way into the Sunderland box before expertly picking out the back of the net; it is wonderful skill from the 25-year-old.
Granit Xhaka goal vs. Everton (46th min, Sunderland 1-1 Everton)
Inside ONE minute of the second half, Granit Xhaka equalises for Sunderland with his first goal for the club ✨ pic.twitter.com/q9AO1UF23Q
— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) November 3, 2025
Sunderland level the scores moments into the second period, and it is a goal for the skipper Xhaka, with the Switzerland international having a shot from the edge of the box deflected into the back of the net.
MAN OF THE MATCH - GRANIT XHAKA
Sunderland's Granit Xhaka celebrates scoring against Everton on November 3, 2025
Xhaka is a class act, and he has been an incredible signing for Sunderland.
The midfielder's goal earned his team a point on Monday night, but it was his overall performance that earns him the man-of-the-match award, with the Switzerland international the best player on the park.
The 33-year-old made three tackles and finished with a pass success rate of 90%.
BEST STATS
The last time Everton visited the Stadium of Light, David Moyes was Sunderland manager and Jordan Pickford was in goal for them.
How times change. ?#SUNEVE pic.twitter.com/rsYYLEMNF8
— Squawka Live (@Squawka_Live) November 3, 2025
It took just 43 seconds of the second half for Sunderland to equalise!
Granit Xhaka scores his first Premier League goal of the season ?⚪️ pic.twitter.com/F7M9dLLhs9
— Premier League (@premierleague) November 3, 2025
SUNDERLAND VS. EVERTON MATCH STATS
Possession: Sunderland 61%-39% Everton
Shots: Sunderland 17-8 Everton
Shots on target: Sunderland 3-2 Everton
Corners: Sunderland 4-1 Everton
Fouls: Sunderland 10-11 Everton
WHAT NEXT?
Sunderland's final match ahead of the November international break is a huge one, with the Black Cats set to welcome Premier League leaders Arsenal to the Stadium of Light on Saturday evening.
Everton, meanwhile, will be aiming to win in the Premier League for the first time in over a month when they welcome Fulham to Hill Dickinson Stadium on Saturday afternoon.
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