Sunderland survived a tense second half at Pride Park to edge past Derby County.
Eliezer Mayenda’s first-half goal proved the difference between the two sides as the visitors missed a glut of second-half chances. Sunderland should have doubled their lead, however, when a Wilson Isidor strike was incorrectly ruled out for offside.
Here’s how we rated the Sunderland players...
9. Enzo Le Fee
Some wonderful touches in the first half and should have had an assist. Found the second half tough going but his quality is obvious and only a matter of time before he’s registering goal contributions. 6 | Getty Images Photo: Molly Darlington/Getty Images
10. Wilson Isidor
Scored an excellent goal that was incorrectly ruled out. Also made one brilliant run that almost yielded a goal from Derby’s own corner. Covered so much ground. 6 Photo: Molly Darlington
11. Eliezer Mayenda
Was Sunderland’s biggest threat throughout the first half and took his goal very well on his weaker foot. Couldn’t really get into the game second half and brought off when Sunderland changed shape. 7 | Getty Images
12. Patrick Roberts
Got into some good areas in the latter stages. 6 | Patrick Roberts vs Norwich City. Photo by Chris Fryatt.