'What a win! Great start to the season' - Sunderland trio picked out for praise by delighted fans after Peterborough United win

Peterborough United proved a threat all afternoon but it was Phil Parkinson and his Sunderland squad celebrating at the end, thanks to another win and another clean sheet.

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Here’s the best of the Sunderland fan reaction from social media:

ConnorGardner Connor Gardner tweeted: “Was the performance brilliant? No.

“But three points is three points, Peterborough are most likey the toughest team we will play this season and to scrape a 1-0 win out of them is excellent.

“Man management from Parkinson to hold onto the points deserves huge credit. #SAFC”

Rob Raine tweeted: “Credit where it's due, Hume had a good game today #SAFC”

iam9517 Liam95 tweeted: “So please for leadbitter , good to see him score , even though his legs are gone he is still useful to the squad and his experience is crucial to us and good role model to have around the club hope he ends up getting a coaching/ambassador role within the club.”

Joe Smith added: “What a win.. get in the boys... great start to the season that partnership of Willis & Bailey - Wright looks rock solid #safc”

Adam Theaker tweeted: “3 points on my birthday will do. Last time Sunderland played on my birthday we conceded 5 and Jason Steele was in goal. Improvements #SAFC”

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'What a win! Great start to the season' - Sunderland trio picked out for praise by delighted fans after Peterborough United win

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