Ex-Sunderland striker says Luke O'Nien should have seen red against Sheffield United

Alex Neil’s side held their own for the opening 30 minutes before Dan Neil was shown a straight red card and defender Anel Ahmedhodzic headed the hosts ahead.

The Blades then made it 2-0 shortly after half-time after a close-range finish from Max Lowe. Sunderland responded well and pulled one back through Lynden Gooch but weren’t able to take anything from the game.

Gabbiadini stated on social media: “Any neutral would have loved that but @SunderlandAFC performance was impressive and it’s looking like a team to be proud of!”

Elliott said of Neil’s red card: “Frustrating red card. Sunderland were just finding their Mojo too.”

Sunderland Echo columnist Elliott also spoke about a tackle made by Luke O’Nien on a Sheffield United player: “Should have been red. Crazy tackle by O’Nien.”