Sunderland AFC news: Edouard Michut posts five-word message to fans plus painful photo

Tony Mowbray’s side took an early lead when Ellis Simms headed them ahead in the 19th minute, yet Latics striker Will Keane equalised three minutes before half-time.

Ross Stewart then came off the bench to restore the visitors’ lead, converting a penalty after Patrick Roberts was fouled in the box. Roberts then scored his third goal of the season to secure the victory, before a stunning strike from Amad made it four.

Michut started in the middle alongside fellow Frenchman Abdoullah Ba and Dan Neil as Tony Mowbray rested Corry Evans ahead of a busy schedule coming into the New Year.

Following the game, however, Michut took to Twitter to thank fans and wrote: “Thank you fans for support.” Michut also posted a photo to Instagram showing some nasty scratches down his leg with the caption, “Welcome to England.”