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:
5. Niall Huggins - 7
Norwich exploited the space down the left for their goal but Huggins produced an excellent display in the main. He made some really good covering challenges and particularly in the second, showed some good skill to drive away from his marker. 7 Photo: Frank Reid
6. Pierre Ekwah - 5
Ekwah was furious that an offside was not awarded in the build up to Norwich’s opener, as he had slowed with the intended target of a pass clearly offside. It was ruled that the player in question had not interfered, and Ekwah wasn’t aware of the threat of another player breaking onto the loose ball. It was probably naive from player and team, but it should be said that otherwise Ekwah was very good at the base of midfield. Played some nice passes and competed well. 5 Photo: Frank Reid
7. Dan Neil - 7
This was actually one of his quieter displays in terms of his all-round display, but it was a moment of real class to put his side ahead just before the break. He spotted Long had gone to ground too early, and showed composure and skill to dink it over him. A massive moment in the game. 7 Photo: Frank Reid
8. Jobe Bellingham - 5
Not quite at his sharpest, with one or two moments to get a shot or cross away from a dangerous position passing him by. Did play some very nice passes, though, and showed a lot of energy. 5 Photo: Frank Reid