Sunderland drew 0-0 with Manchester United at the Stadium of Light on Saturday afternoon.
Regis Le Bris’s side performed well on the day, denied by some excellent Senne Lammens saves and controlling large spells of the contest. Though the visitors applied some pressure late on, they struggled to create chances and test a confident Sunderland side.
Here’s how we rated all the Black Cats involved on the day...
1. GK - Robin Roefs
Had very little to do when it came to making saves against a flat Utd side, and apart from one or two scares he was composed in possession. Made a decent late save from Cunha. 6 | Getty Images
2. RB - Lutsharel Geertruida
More than justified his recall to the starting XI. Solid in the first half and really grew in confidence through the second, popping up consistently in dangerous positions and hitting the post with an excellent effort on his weaker left foot. Really strong showing. 8 | AFP via Getty Images
3. CB - Nordi Mukiele
Had such a strong game back at centre back. Calm in possession and though Man Utd didn’t threaten a great deal, Mukiele was there when needed to make big clearances. 8 | Getty Images
4. CB - Omar Alderete
Didn’t always get his passing absolutely right but had a strong game defensively and dominated his duel with Zirkzee. 7 | Sunderland's Omar Alderete. Photo by Chris Fryatt.