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...
14. Salis Abdul Samed
Intelligent cameo. Picked up good positions and handled the ball well. 6 | AFP via Getty Images
15. Leo Hjelde
Played an unconventional left wing role to help see it out late on. Couldn't always retain possession but did his job. 6 | Getty Images Photo: Stu Forster/Getty Images
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