RECAP: Aston Villa 2 Sunderland 1 - Opening defeat for new manager

Sunderland started the Chris Coleman era with a 2-1 defeat at Championship high-fliers Aston Villa tonight to remain in bottom spot.
Albert Adomah puts Villa ahead at the far post. Picture by Frank ReidAlbert Adomah puts Villa ahead at the far post. Picture by Frank Reid
Albert Adomah puts Villa ahead at the far post. Picture by Frank Reid

Former Wales boss Coleman, confirmed as manager on Sunday,saw the Black Cats succumb to strikes from Albert Adomah and Josh Onomah, before Lewis Grabban pulled one back. Sunderland, though, could not manage a leveller. Relive the action on our matchnight blog.