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:
9. Mason Burstow - 5
Moved from the left flank to a central position at half time but struggled to make an impact as Sunderland’s attacking threat faded. 5 Photo: Frank Reid
10. Eliezer Mayenda - 6
Looked bright in flashes and helped his side get up the pitch at times with some quick runs down the right, particularly in the first half when he saw a few efforts blocked. 6 Photo: Frank Reid
11. Hemir Semedo - 5
Started as a central striker but struggled to hold the ball up when the ball was played up to him and his side were under pressure. 5 Photo: Frank Reid
12. Aji Alese - 7
(for Pembele, 46) Made some important defensive contributions at left-back and gave his side more aerial presence in his own penalty area. 7 Photo: Frank Reid