Sunderland fell to an emphatic 3-1 defeat to West Ham United on Saturday lunchtime. Though Brian Brobbey scored for the visitors in the second half, first efforts from Crysencio Summerville, Jarrod Bowen and Mateus Fernandes secured a deserved three points for Nuno’s side.
Here’s how we rated all the Black Cats involved on the day...
1. GK - Robin Roefs
Little he could do about any of the goals, though he got a hand to the third. Guessed the right way for Bowen’s penalty but it was a top effort he couldn’t stop. 5 Photo: Frank Reid
2. RB - Nordi Mukiele
Beaten in the air by Summerville for the first goal and struggled in the first half. Better in the second and registered another assist, his overlapping run and rewarded by Brobbey’s header. Cut a very frustrated figure after being substituted late on. 5 | Chris Fryatt
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3. CB - Dan Ballard
Battled throughout and made some important defensive interventions. One of Sunderland’s better performers on a tough day. 6 | Getty Images
4. CB - Omar Alderete
Struggled to find his best level in and out of possession. Slack at times on the ball and not as dominant as we’re used to in duels. 5 | Chris Fryatt