Sunderland were back in action on Saturday afternoon as they face Brighton at the Amex Stadium.
Here’s how we rated all the Black Cats involved on the day...
5. LB - Trai Hume
Strong game at left back. Defended impressively and got forward nicely, putting a nice cross in that Le Fee almost converted in the second half. 8 | Frank Reid
6. CM - Lutsharel Geertruida
Had a very good first half, vindicating Le Bris’s decision to move him into midfield. Broke up play well and moved it precisely. Tired as the game developed, which was understandable after relatively limited game time of late. 7 | Chris Fryatt
7. CM - Granit Xhaka
Played some glorious passes in the first half and defended the box well and bravely late on. As you’d expect, a good all-round showing. 7 | Getty Images
8. CM - Enzo Le Fee
Put in some delightful balls, and so can consider himself very unlucky not to come away with an assist. Went close with a header in the second half, too. Good showing. 7 | Getty Images