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Phil Smith's Sunderland player ratings vs Aston Villa with 5s and 7s in heartbreaking late loss …

Sunderland suffered a late defeat to Aston Villa at Villa Park on Sunday.

The Black Cats thought they had snatched a point when Wilson Isidor scored to make it 3-3, but Tammy Abraham’s late goal secured the point for the hosts.

Here’s how we rated all the Black Cats involved on the day...

Little he could do about any of the goals. Made some strong saves throughout the game, though was fortunate early on when he missed a corner and Onana headed off the bar. 6

1. GK - Robin Roefs

Little he could do about any of the goals. Made some strong saves throughout the game, though was fortunate early on when he missed a corner and Onana headed off the bar. 6 | AFP via Getty Images

Caused Villa problems at times with his aggressive positioning and competed typically well. Not quite at his best on the ball. 6

2. RB - Nordi Mukiele

Caused Villa problems at times with his aggressive positioning and competed typically well. Not quite at his best on the ball. 6 | Getty Images

Couldn’t do much about the first few goals but this was probably his toughest test yet against an exceptional Ollie Watkins. Struggled to contain him and got away with a few difficult moments. 5

3. CB - Luke O'Nien

Couldn’t do much about the first few goals but this was probably his toughest test yet against an exceptional Ollie Watkins. Struggled to contain him and got away with a few difficult moments. 5 | Getty Images

Had a very solid game in the main, using the ball well and making some important defensive headers. Was brought off just after the hour mark and was hobbling, which might be a bit of a concern for Sunderland. 7

4. CB - Omar Alderete

Had a very solid game in the main, using the ball well and making some important defensive headers. Was brought off just after the hour mark and was hobbling, which might be a bit of a concern for Sunderland. 7 | Sunderland's Omar Alderete. Photo by Chris Fryatt.

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