Sunderland faced Everton in their first Monday Night Football appearance of the season at the Stadium of Light on Monday night.
The Black Cats battled back from an Iliman Ndiaye goal to take a share of the points thanks to a deflected Granit Xhaka strike in the second half. Here’s how we rated all the Black Cats on the night...
1. GK - Robin Roefs
Little he could do about the opening goal, a brilliant strike from Ndiaye. Distribution was a little mixed but dealt with set pieces well. 6 | Chris Fryatt
2. RWB - Trai Hume
One of a number of Sunderland players who struggled early on, especially in build up, but improved in the second half. Got through some good defensive work. 6 | Getty Images
3. CB - Nordi Mukiele
Exposed a little early on but steadied. A threat overlapping and had a big opportunity to secure the win late on, but headed wide from Xhaka’s cross. 6 | Chris Fryatt
4. CB - Dan Ballard
Struggled on the ball in the first half as Everton backed off. Got stronger as it went on and got on top of the aerial duels. 6 Photo: ANDY BUCHANAN