'Very impressive': Phil Smith's Sunderland player rating photos following Preston North End draw
Sunderland were held to a goalless draw with Preston North End at the Stadium of Light – but how did each player fare for Tony Mowbray’s side?
By Phil Smith
Published 1st Oct 2022, 17:13 BST
The Black Cats dominated possession for large spells and played some neat football between both boxes, but couldn’t find a breakthrough.
New signings Amad Diallo, Jewison Bennette and Abdoullah Ba were all brought on in the second half.
Sunderland will now prepare for Tuesday’s home match against Blackpool.
Our Sunderland writer Phil Smith has dished out his player ratings from the Stadium of Light:
Sunderland will now prepare for Tuesday’s home match against Blackpool.
5. Aji Alese - 8
Made one genuinely outstanding clearance on his line early on and made some strong runs forward throughout. Resolutely defensively, this was another top showing from the youngster. 8 Photo: Frank Reid
Quietly one his most accomplished performances of the Championship season so far. Moved the ball really well and positioning was always good. 7 Photo: Martin Swinney
Pushed up into the false nine role and was involved in some superb, one-touch moves. Just couldn’t quite find the end product from a couple of promising areas. 6 Photo: Frank Reid