Sunderland were held to a frustrating goalless draw against 10-man Swansea – but who stood out for Tony Mowbray’s side?
Swansea were reduced to ten men in the 30th minute when Arsenal loanee Charlie Patino was shown a second yellow card for a foul on Pierre Ekwah.
Despite the numerical advantage the Black Cats conceded a penalty on the stroke of half-time, yet Anthony Patterson saved Jamal Lowe’s spot kick.
Here’s how Phil Smith rated the Sunderland players at the Swansea.com Stadium:
13. Alex Pritchard (sub) - 5
Lacked the quality and precision on his delivery that we have grown accustomed to. Pulled into the left channel but couldn’t create a big opening for the players in the box. 5 Photo: Frank Reid
14. Bradley Dack (sub) - 5
Had the best chance of the second half when he met Clarke’s cutback in the box, but it was a brilliant block by Ben Cabango. Otherwise fairly quiet. 5 Photo: Frank Reid
15. Dennis Cirkin (sub) - 6
Tidy in possession and good in the air, but couldn’t connect with one dangerous cross when free at the back post. 6 Photo: Frank Reid
16. Abdoullah Ba (sub) - 6
Showed some quality on the ball and was very unlucky to see a long-range effort on his weaker foot hit the crossbar. 6 Photo: Frank Reid