Anthony Patterson playing for Sunderland. Photo: Frank Reidplaceholder image
Anthony Patterson playing for Sunderland. Photo: Frank Reid

'Unfortunate': Phil Smith's Sunderland player rating photos after Leicester loss - with three 7s and two 4s

Phil Smith’s Sunderland player ratings after the Black Cats’ 1-0 defeat against Leicester City at the Stadium of Light in the Championship.

Sunderland were beaten 1-0 by Championship leaders Leicester at the Stadium of Light – but how did each player fare for the Black Cats?

Jamie Vardy scored the game’s only goal in the 13th minute, after Sunderland goalkeeper Anthony Patterson had kept out Wout Faes’ header. After a shaky start, Mike Dodds’ side finished on the front foot but couldn’t force an equaliser.

Here’s how Phil Smith rated the Sunderland players at the Stadium of Light:

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