After a goalless first half, former Sunderland forward Duncan Watmore scored the game’s only goal after coming off the bench for the visitors. It means the Black Cats have gone six games without a win at home.
Here’s how Phil Smith rated the Sunderland players at the Stadium of Light:
Here’s how Phil Smith rated the Sunderland players at the Stadium of Light:
13. Abdoullah Ba (sub) - 6
Brought some energy and created one or two half openings for his team. Maybe could have been utilised earlier. 6 Photo: Frank Reid
Brought some welcome energy to the pitch after his introduction and was unlucky to see a volley on target well blocked. Set pieces were inconsistent and did fade late on. 6 Photo: Frank Reid
One loose pass early on but a good cameo after that. Some nice touches and a good break forward late on, earning a free kick that Sunderland wasted. 6 Photo: Frank Reid