SUNDERLAND (4-1-4-1):
8 Mannone: The game had already been won, but he still produced three superb second-half saves to prevent Everton mounting a comeback
7 Yedlin: Has made the right-back spot his own in the second half of the season and once again combined resolute defending with spirited attacking play
8 KABOUL: Sensational against the dangerous Lukaku, winning a succession of 50-50 challenges, and excellent bringing the ball out of defence
8 Kone: Produced another dominant and imposing defensive performance, and displayed a clinical streak to claim two goals
8 Van Aanholt: Here, there and everywhere down the left, and while his goal was somewhat fortuitous, he has improved dramatically under Allardyce
7 Kirchhoff: His arrival in the January transfer window was a major turning point – ran things from the base of midfield once again
8 Borini: Has provided a key attacking presence in the second half of the season, with his work rate as impressive as his technical ability
7 Cattermole: His energy and attitude has clearly rubbed off on those around him – never gave Everton’s midfielders a moment of peace
8 M’Vila: Drove Sunderland forward after a relatively quiet start and clearly relishes the physicality and intensity of the English game
7 Khazri: His dangerous set-piece delivery was a key factor in two of Sunderland’s goal – another January addition who has had a massive effect
8 Defoe: Might not have scored, but did just about everything else – the key figure in Sunderland’s successful survival push
Subs:
Larsson (for Kirchhoff, 69): Brought on to help calm things down in the closing stages and did everything that was asked of him 6
O’Shea (for Cattermole, 77)
Watmore (for Khazri, 85)
(not used): Pickford (gk), Jones, Rodwell, N’Doye.
EVERTON (4-2-3-1):
Robles 2; PENNINGTON 6, Stones 3, Funes Mori 4, Baines 4; McCarthy 5, Barry 4; Mirallas 4, Barkley 5 (Lennon 46, 4), Cleverley 4 (Osman 84); Lukaku 5.
Subs (not used): Howard (gk), Gibson, Niasse, Besic, Oviedo.
Man Of The Match: YOUNES KABOUL – Everton’s only threat came via Romelu Lukaku – and Kaboul ensured it was successfully snuffed out. Powerful and dominant at the heart of the back four.
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