Sunderland were held to a 1-1 draw against Rotherham at the New York Stadium – but how did each player fare for Michael Beale’s side?
After a goalless first half, the hosts went ahead after an excellent strike from Sam Clucas three minutes after the restart.
Jack Clarke then rescued a point for the Black Cats with a deflected effort in the 73rd minute.
Here’s how Phil Smith rated the Sunderland players at the New York Stadium:
5. Trai Hume - 5
Threatened to break forward once or twice but wasn’t able to make an impact in the final third. Steady enough defensively. 5 Photo: Frank Reid
6. Dan Neil - 5
Made some good challenges through the first half and kept his side ticking at times, but didn’t get forward and threaten the goal much. 5 Photo: Frank Reid
7. Pierre Ekwah - 5
Rarely gave the ball away and moved it well enough at times, but didn’t have much chance to break into the final third in a quiet performance. 5 Photo: Frank Reid
8. Patrick Roberts - N/A
A big injury worry ahead of the derby. Went down just ten minutes into the game after making a clearance up the pitch, and immediately signalled for a substitution. Not what you want to see a week before the derby. N/A Photo: Frank Reid