Sunderland started 2024 with a fine win over Preston North End. Alex Pritchard opened the scoring with a long-range effort and Nazariy Rusyn scored his first Sunderland goal just before half time to give his side a commanding lead.
Preston dominated the second half but created few chances as Sunderland landed a clean sheet.
Here’s how Phil Smith rated the Sunderland players at the Stadium of Light:
Here’s how Phil Smith rated the Sunderland players at the Stadium of Light:
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