SUNDERLAND (4-3-3):
8 Pickford: Made three exceptional second-half saves, with his best moment coming courtesy of a fantastic double stop
7 Jones: His distribution isn’t always the best, but he ran himself into the ground down the right and delivered some dangerous crosses
6 Kone: Had a busy afternoon against the physical Mbokani and didn’t always look watertight in the second half
4 Djilobodji: Lacked composure throughout and let himself down when he dived into an unnecessary challenge that saw him sent off
7 Van Aanholt: Typically bright and energetic down the left-hand side and delivered the pass that led to Anichebe’s first goal
6 McNair: Kept on battling away even though he picked up a knock and had helped stiffen Sunderland’s midfield in recent games
6 Denayer: Recalled in place of the suspended Pienaar and didn’t let anyone down as he battled away in front of the back four
6 Ndong: Relishes the physical battle of the Premier League, although he still needs to work on his distribution
8 ANICHEBE: Has transformed Sunderland’s attacking outlook in the last two games and took both of his goals superbly
8 Defoe: Changed the course of the game with a moment of attacking magic that brought up yet another Premier League landmark
7 Watmore: Should have won a first-half penalty when he was fouled by Marshall and made some telling breaks into the box
Subs:
O’Shea (for Denayer, 82)
Love (for McNair, 88)
(not used): Mannone (gk), Manquillo, Gooch, Januzaj, Khazri.
HULL (4-51):
Marshall 4; Elmohamady 5, Davies 4, Dawson 5, Tymon 4 (Bowen 68, 5); SNODGRASS 7, Clucas 6, Livermore 5, Mason 5 (Meyler 78), Henriksen 4; Mbokani 5.
Subs (not used): Jakupovic (gk), Maguire, Huddlestone, Weir, Olley.
Man Of The Match: VICTOR ANICHEBE – Sunderland have been crying out for someone with his strength and presence for quite a while now.
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