Sunderland made it back-to-back Championship wins after Chris Mepham’s goal secured a 2-1 win over Sheffield Wednesday.
Eliezer Mayenda had given the hosts an early lead but they were pegged back by Isaak Davies’ half volley. Here’s how we rated the Black Cats on the day...
9. Romaine Mundle
Looked really sharp. Guilty once or twice of holding onto the ball just a little too long but that will come as he gets more minutes. Drove into really dangerous areas, beat the full back time and time again and was so lively on the break. Big step forward. 7 | Frank Reid
10. Patrick Roberts
Started the game superbly and produced a very nice assist for Eliezer Mayenda’s opener. Limped out midway through the first half after seemingly suffering a muscle injury. Hopefully just a precaution as with Ian Poveda out for at least a month, any absence for Roberts would be a massive blow. 7 | Frank Reid
11. Eliezer Mayenda
Took his goal ever so well early on and was a nuisance throughout. Keeps the ball well and always offers an outlet with his pace. Hard to keep out the team at the moment. 8 | Getty Images
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12. Chris Rigg
Took him a while to get into the game on the right flank but footwork was impressive in the second half and caused problems. Some really nice play. 6 | Sunderland's Chris Rigg - Photo by Frank Reid