Sunderland were back in action on Wednesday night as their hectic schedule continued at Brentford.
It proved to be a chastening night for the Black Cats, who were beaten 3-0 as Enzo Le Fee missed a second-half penalty with the game still all the balance. Here’s how we rated all the Black Cats involved on the night...
5. LB - Trai Hume
Defended resolutely for the most part, though played Thiago onside for the opening goal. Didn’t get much of the ball in advanced areas. 5 | Getty Images
6. CM - Lutsharel Geertruida
Couldn’t really impose himself on the game in midfield during the first half and played a poor pass infield for the second goal which all but ended the game as a contest after switching to left back. Done really well of late but this was a tough night. 4 | Chris Fryatt
7. CM - Granit Xhaka
Played some decent passes but far from his most influential. One of a few who looks like they would benefit from a breather after a punishing schedule. 5 | AFP via Getty Images
8. CM - Enzo Le Fee
How do you judge this one? Sunderland’s best and most creative player throughout the game by a distance, and yet his performance will inevitably be remembered for a panenka that went badly wrong. Proved to be a crucial moment in the game as Brentford pulled clear soon after. Has made this position his own but this was a bad moment. 6 | Getty Images