Sunderland 1 AFC Bournemouth 1: Patrick Van Aanholt scores again but who scooped man of the match?
Sunderland were awful in the opening 45 minutes but showed a big improvement to come away with a draw in the huge game at the bottom of the Barclays Premier League.
But who scooped the man of the match gong? Richard Mennear gives his ratings below:
Sunderland: (4-2-3-1)
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Hide AdVito Mannone: Howler for Bournemouth's opening goal, weak hands couldn't stop Afobe header. Made a couple of saves after that....5/10
Billy Jones: Poor from Jones, struggled defensively and offered little going forward. Should have scored with one header though....5/10
Wes Brown: Benik Afobe had the better of the experienced Sunderland defenders, Brown struggled first half but grew into the game.....5/10
John O'Shea (C): Was beaten too easily by Afobe for the opener, allowed to get the header on target. Saw a first-half header saved. Better after the break....6/10
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Hide AdPatrick van Aanholt: MOM. Scored again! Two in two now for the flying Dutchman and a fine finish. Has been involved in four goals in last four league games. Impressed overall....7/10
Lee Cattermole: Struggled in the centre. Gave the ball away too many times and looked devoid of ideas in possession. Took more control after the break....6/10
Yann M'Vila: Similar to Cattermole, saw more of the ball though. Cherries midfield had far too much space. Improved second half doing the simple things well....6/10
Adam Johnson: Sunderland struggled going forward in the first half, with the midfield struggling to retain possession. Took more responsibility but needed better final ball....6/10
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Hide AdJeremain Lens: Again in the No 10 role but not as influential as previous games. Struggled with his final ball and didn't link-up well with Defoe....5/10
Fabio Borini: Nice assist for van Aanholt's goal. Divided the Bournemouth defence. Saw a deflected shot saved by Boruc. Far from happy when he was subbed early....5/10
Jermain Defoe: Barely had a kick in the first half. Benik Afobe led the line superbly for Bournemouth up the other end. Service to Defoe was awful.....5/10
Subs:
Duncan Watmore (for Fabio Borini, 66): Struggled to get into the game. Snatched at a lot....5/10
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Hide AdJack Rodwell (for Lens, 88) Late sub to help shore up the point...5/10
Subs Not Used: Pickford, Coates, Yedlin, N'Doye, Fletcher.
Booked: Jones (foul, 89)
Goals: Van Aanholt (45)
AFC Bournemouth: (4-5-1)
Artur Boruc: 6
Adam Smith: 7
Simon Francis (C): 7
Steve Cook: 6
Charlie Daniels: 7
Dan Gosling: 7
Andrew Surman: 7
Harry Arter: 8
Marc Pugh: 6
Junior Stanislas: 7
Benik Afobe: 8
Subs:
Matt Ritchie (for Pugh, 57): 6
Lewis Grabban (for Grabban, 64): 5
Glenn Murray (for Stanislas, 92): 5
Subs Not Used: Federici, Distin, O'Kane, Iturbe.
Booked: Surman (foul, 18)
Goals: Afobe (13)
Attendance: 41,367 (Bournemouth, 1,700)
Referee: Roger East (Wiltshire) Relatively quiet afternoon for the man in the middle...6/10