Sunderland got back to winning ways with a 3-1 win over Norwich – but who stood out for Tony Mowbray’s side at the Stadium of Light?
The Black Cats fell a goal down in the 23rd minute when Hwang Ui-jo opened the scoring despite appeals for offside in the build-up.
Sunderland reacted well, though, and took the lead before half-time after goals from Trai Hume and Dan Neil.
Jack Clarke then secured the win when he was fouled by Kenny McLean in the Norwich box, before converting the subsequent penalty.
Here’s how Phil Smith rated the Sunderland players at the Stadium of Light:
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Jack Clarke playing for Sunderland against Norwich City. Photo: FRANK REID 2022
. Anthony Patterson - 7
Didn’t have a great deal to do but saved well from Fassnacht early in the second half, and dealt with some late set plays well enough. 7 Photo: Frank Reid
. Trai Hume - 9
A slice of fortune with his goal, which was deflected just in front of the goalkeeper. And yet there was nothing fortunate about his second-half contributions, when he was defensively flawless. Made big challenges to snuff out breaks time and time again. Superb. 9 Photo: Frank Reid
. Dan Ballard - 8
One or two tricky moments around the time of Norwich’s opener but came through it and was very strong in the second half. Helped to get the job done. 8 Photo: Frank Reid
. Luke O’Nien - 7
Pushed into an attacking position early on and kept his side ticking on the ball throughout. Norwich striker Hwang pulled into some dangerous positions but the Black Cats just about kept him at bay. 7 Photo: Frank Reid
1. Anthony Patterson - 7
Didn’t have a great deal to do but saved well from Fassnacht early in the second half, and dealt with some late set plays well enough. 7 Photo: Frank Reid
2. Trai Hume - 9
A slice of fortune with his goal, which was deflected just in front of the goalkeeper. And yet there was nothing fortunate about his second-half contributions, when he was defensively flawless. Made big challenges to snuff out breaks time and time again. Superb. 9 Photo: Frank Reid
3. Dan Ballard - 8
One or two tricky moments around the time of Norwich’s opener but came through it and was very strong in the second half. Helped to get the job done. 8 Photo: Frank Reid
4. Luke O’Nien - 7
Pushed into an attacking position early on and kept his side ticking on the ball throughout. Norwich striker Hwang pulled into some dangerous positions but the Black Cats just about kept him at bay. 7 Photo: Frank Reid