Sunderland made a stunning start to their Premier League campaign by beating West Ham United 3-0.
Goals from Eliezer Mayenda, Dan Ballard and Wilson Isidor in the second half secured a dominant win. Here’s how we rated all of the Black Cats involved...
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5. LB - Reinildo
Good but of composure in the build up to the first goal. Showed solid defending and good experience throughout. Great pick up. 7 | Getty Images
6. CM - Granit Xhaka
Ran the second half. Made clever decisions out of possession and moved the ball well. 8 | Getty Images
7. CM - Habib Diarra
Missed an early chance but was a real handful driving forward and competed so well. Strong start. 7 | Photo by Chris Fryatt.
8. CM - Noah Sadiki
Excellent Premier League debut. So aware and so energetic, reading the danger well throughout. Tireless in midfield. 8 | Noah Sadiki and Chemsdine Talbi. Photo by Ian Horrocks courtesy of Sunderland AFC.