Sunderland were back in Premier League action when they faced Liverpool at the Stadium of Light on Wednesday night.
The Black Cats saw their proud unbeaten home record come to an end after a Habib Diarra own goal in the second half. Here’s how we rated all of the players involved on the night..
Will be so disappointed he couldn’t get a hand on the corner for the goal, he’d otherwise had such a strong performance. Made good saves and his kicking was very good at times. 6
1. GK - Robin Roefs
Will be so disappointed he couldn’t get a hand on the corner for the goal, he’d otherwise had such a strong performance. Made good saves and his kicking was very good at times. 6 | Getty Images
Couldn’t make the most of some promising attacking positions but was Sunderland’s most persistent threat through the game. Showed good energy and tracked back well throughout - good showing. 7
2. RB - Nordi Mukiele
Couldn’t make the most of some promising attacking positions but was Sunderland’s most persistent threat through the game. Showed good energy and tracked back well throughout - good showing. 7 | AFP via Getty Images
Had a very tough test up against the impressive Hugo Ekitike, endured some tough moments but just about came through it. One or two half chances in the opposition box but nothing major. 6
3. CB - Dan Ballard
Had a very tough test up against the impressive Hugo Ekitike, endured some tough moments but just about came through it. One or two half chances in the opposition box but nothing major. 6 | Chris Fryatt
Had a pretty solid game, looking after the ball well apart from one or two lapses and almost finding Brobbey with some clever passes from deep. Defensively pretty robust. 6
4. CB - Omar Alderete
Had a pretty solid game, looking after the ball well apart from one or two lapses and almost finding Brobbey with some clever passes from deep. Defensively pretty robust. 6 | Chris Fryatt