Sunderland’s under-21s side were beaten 2-1 by Arsenal at Eppleton CW – but how did each player for Graeme Murty’s side?
Timothee Pembele, Aji Alese and Jay Matete all played 45 minutes for the young Black Cats following lengthy injury lay-offs, while Bradley Dack, Eliezer Mayenda and Adil Aouchiche all started the game - after coming off the bench for the senior side against Bristol City on Saturday.
Yet after Nazariy Rusyn's 37th-minute opener, second-half goals from Charles Sagoe Jr and Khayon Edwards gave the visitors all three points in the Premier League 2 contest.
Here’s how each Sunderland player fared:
1. Nathan Bishop - 5
Made a few saves but will be disappointed that Sagoe Jr’s low effort was able to sneak under him from a tight angle for the equaliser. 5 Photo: Frank Reid
2. Timothee Pembele - 7
Saw out his defensive duties and grew into the game with a few forays from right-back. Almost registered an assist after setting up Rusyn with a low cross, before being replaced at the break. 7 Photo: Getty Images
3. Nectarios Triantis - 7
Was well-positioned to cut out opposition passes in the first half. Defended well on the whole as his side were pinned back after the break. 7 Photo: Frank Reid
4. Jenson Seelt - 8
Swept up danger well at the back and was commanding in the air. Looked to play the ball forward and produced some good switches of play. Replaced at half time. 8 Photo: Frank Reid