'Superb': Phil Smith's Sunderland player rating photos after excellent Norwich City win - including one 9
Abdoullah Ba scored the only goal of the game in the 15th minute with a low effort which beat goalkeeper Angus Gunn.
Sunderland then defended excellently in the second half to end a run of three consecutive defeats.
Here’s how Phil Smith rated the Sunderland players at Carrow Road:
Here’s how Phil Smith rated the Sunderland players at Carrow Road:
5. Luke O’Nien - 8
Absolutely superb in the left back role, caught out of position once early on but then not putting a foot wrong after that. Made some big challenges and won some big headers late on. 8 Photo: Frank Reid
6. Dan Neil - 9
A huge shift in front of the midfield. Didn’t always get it right but was tenacious and battled superbly to try and protect his defence. Superb given the demands placed on him of late. 9 Photo: Martin Swinney
7. Edouard Michut - 8
Produced an excellent shift in the first half, getting stuck in and carrying the ball forward well. Strong performance, tired a bit after the break and so no surprise replaced with some fresh legs. 8 Photo: Frank Reid
8. Patrick Roberts - 7
Had a spell at the start of the second half where Norwich simply couldn’t get the ball off him and it so nearly led to a goal. Tired but dug in to help get his side over the line. 7 Photo: Martin Swinney