Sunderland faced Oxford United in the fourth round of the FA Cup on Sunday afternoon.
Habib Diarra’s first-half penalty proved the difference between the two teams and secured progression for Regis Le Bris’s side, in what proved to be a professional display in tricky conditions. Here’s how we rated all the Black Cats involved on the day...
Didn’t have too many saves to make and got through his work with minimal fuss. Oxford threatened from set plays but couldn’t really turn them into clear chances. 6
1. GK - Robin Roefs
Didn’t have too many saves to make and got through his work with minimal fuss. Oxford threatened from set plays but couldn’t really turn them into clear chances. 6 | AFP via Getty Images
Was given a pretty good test by Oxford’s full debutant Jinwoo Jeon. Stood up to the challenge in a solid outing. 6
2. RB - Trai Hume
Was given a pretty good test by Oxford’s full debutant Jinwoo Jeon. Stood up to the challenge in a solid outing. 6 | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
A good, professional performance. Defended well and looked after the ball. 7
3. CB - Nordi Mukiele
A good, professional performance. Defended well and looked after the ball. 7 | Getty Images
One or two nervy moments in a real scrap with Spurs loanee Will Lankshear, but it was a contest he ultimately got the better of. Headed away a lot of long balls and set pieces. 7
4. CB - Luke O'Nien
One or two nervy moments in a real scrap with Spurs loanee Will Lankshear, but it was a contest he ultimately got the better of. Headed away a lot of long balls and set pieces. 7 | Getty Images