Sunderland were backed in numbers in north London, with supporters making their voices heard throughout the Premier League trip to Arsenal.
Despite a 3-0 defeat at the Emirates Stadium, the travelling fans stayed with the team until the final whistle, and these images capture their presence and support across the afternoon.
Sunderland fans in action at the Emirates Stadium in London as the Black Cats lost 3-0 to Premier League leaders Arsenal. Photo by Chris Fryatt.
1. Sunderland fans
Sunderland fans in action at the Emirates Stadium in London as the Black Cats lost 3-0 to Premier League leaders Arsenal. Photo by Chris Fryatt. | Sunderland fans in action at the Emirates Stadium in London as the Black Cats lost 3-0 to Premier League leaders Arsenal. Photo by Chris Fryatt.
Sunderland fans in action at the Emirates Stadium in London as the Black Cats lost 3-0 to Premier League leaders Arsenal. Photo by Chris Fryatt.
2. Sunderland fans
Sunderland fans in action at the Emirates Stadium in London as the Black Cats lost 3-0 to Premier League leaders Arsenal. Photo by Chris Fryatt. | Sunderland fans in action at the Emirates Stadium in London as the Black Cats lost 3-0 to Premier League leaders Arsenal. Photo by Chris Fryatt.
Sunderland fans in action at the Emirates Stadium in London as the Black Cats lost 3-0 to Premier League leaders Arsenal. Photo by Chris Fryatt.
3. Sunderland fans
Sunderland fans in action at the Emirates Stadium in London as the Black Cats lost 3-0 to Premier League leaders Arsenal. Photo by Chris Fryatt. | Sunderland fans in action at the Emirates Stadium in London as the Black Cats lost 3-0 to Premier League leaders Arsenal. Photo by Chris Fryatt.
Sunderland fans in action at the Emirates Stadium in London as the Black Cats lost 3-0 to Premier League leaders Arsenal. Photo by Chris Fryatt.
4. Sunderland fans
Sunderland fans in action at the Emirates Stadium in London as the Black Cats lost 3-0 to Premier League leaders Arsenal. Photo by Chris Fryatt. | Sunderland fans in action at the Emirates Stadium in London as the Black Cats lost 3-0 to Premier League leaders Arsenal. Photo by Chris Fryatt.