Sunderland were beaten 2-1 by Preston at Deepdale – but how did each player for Tony Mowbray’s side?
The Black Cats fell behind in the 25th minute when Mads Frokjaer’s effort deflected into Sunderland’s net off Will Keane, as goalkeeper Anthony Patterson was wrong-footed.
Sunderland responded well, as Jack Clarke won and converted a penalty just six minutes later, but couldn’t maintain their momentum in the second half.
Frokjaer then scored the winner just before the hour mark after a low finish past goalkeeper Anthony Patterson.
Here’s how Phil Smith rated the Sunderland players at Deepdale:
9. Jobe Bellingham - 5
Had a good first half, making tenacious challenges and moving the ball well. Struggled after the break and part of a very poor attempt at a 1-2 that freed Preston for their second. 5 Photo: Frank Reid
10. Jack Clarke - 7
Excellent first half, and took a very good penalty. Quieter in the second half, but might have produced more with better movement in the box. 7 Photo: Chris Fryatt
11. Bradley Dack - 5
Showed his class with a couple of his passes but a bit of a thankless task leading the line and certainly didn’t get much sight of goal. 5 Photo: Frank Reid
12. Alex Pritchard (sub) - 5
Not as influential as he had been a week ago after coming off the bench, but does feel like his presence is missed at the moment. 5 Photo: Frank Reid