Phil Smith's Sunderland AFC player ratings v Man City with perfect 10 and one nine despite defeat | OneFootball

Sunderland lost 5-3 to Man City in a remarkable Premier League contest at the Etihad Stadium, despite Brian Brobbey
s hat-trick and a flurry of chances.

Sunderland Echo reports Phil Smith
s player ratings from the afternoon at the Etihad.

Robin Roefs was caught too far across his line for the opener from a near-post free-kick, with little he could do about the rest, rated five.

Nordi Mukiele impressed before the interval, largely containing his flank, then dipped after the break with a few loose passes before finishing strongly, given six.

Dan Ballard stood up well in duels and, despite the scoreline, produced a broadly strong display, though a couple of overeager challenges cost ground, awarded seven.

Kevin Danso contributed plenty defensively, yet a misplaced pass out invited City
s second, then in the second half a clearance ricocheted off a team-mate to an opponent, marked five.

Source: Sunderland Echo

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