Sunderland battled back with ten men to secure a valuable point against Aston Villa at the Stadium of Light.
The hosts had been left with a mountain to climb after Reinildo saw red for a kick in the first half, and especially after Matty Cash’s long-range strike put the visitors ahead in the second. Sunderland played well, however, and got a deserved equaliser through Wilson Isidor.
Here’s how we rated all 16 Black Cats who took part in the game.
13. SUB - Eliezer Mayenda
Canny cameo. Took some good touches to carry the ball away and relieve pressure. 7 | Sunderland's Eliezer Mayenda. Photo by Chris Fryatt.
14. SUB - Arthur Masuaku
Did what he had to with little fuss, getting into good areas to kill time on occasions. 6 | Chris Fryatt
15. SUB: Lutsharel Geertruida
Came on in midfield and worked hard to break up the play. 6 | Getty Images
16. SUB - Dan Neil
Only a brief cameo but did well, winning one precious late foul to relieve pressure in his own box. N/A | Getty Images