Sunderland picked up their first win in the Championship over the weekend as they fought back to beat Bristol City 3-2 at Ashton Gate.
The Black Cats handed a debut to Ellis Simms who had joined on loan from Everton, while Daniel Ballard made his second start in the backline.
Simms arguably enjoyed one of the best debut starts the club have seen in a very long time as he opened the scoring only minutes in, before equalising shortly before the hour mark.
Despite being 2-1 down after 51 minutes, the striker’s goal catapulted Sunderland into the driving seat and Ross Stewart soon secured the three points for the visitors.
Alex Neil’s side have now enjoyed an unbeaten start as they sit second in the Championship table, with a home tie against QPR next on the cards.
Here are today’s rumours...
5. Burnley closing in on Liverpool youngster
Burnley are reportedly set to land Liverpool defender Sepp van den Berg ahead of Blackburn Rovers this summer. The 20-year-old has spent the last 18 months on loan at Preston North End. (Alan Nixon - The Sun) | Getty Images
6. 12-goal striker plays down Clarets rumours
KV Oostende striker Makhtar Gueye has revealed that he hasn't received any contact from Burnley regarding a move to Turf Moor, despite being heavily linked with the 24-year-old over the summer. Gueye scored 12 league goals last season. (La Derniere Heure) | BELGA MAG/AFP via Getty Images
7. Tigers ready to fight to keep hold of defender
Hull City boss Shota Arveladze has said the club are happy to spend 'time and money' to ensure they fend off interest in Jacob Greaves. The 21-year-old is a target for Middlesbrough this summer. (Hull Live) | Getty Images
8. North West rivals plot move for Lilywhites striker
Wigan Athletic are reportedly interested in signing Preston North End's Ched Evans, having already had a loan bid rejected for the forward. The 33-year-old scored two goals in the Championship last season. (Alan Nixon - The Sun) | Getty Images