Phil Smith's Sunderland player ratings vs Fulham with two standout 8/10s | OneFootball

Sunderland marked their first home league game of the season with a 1-0 win over Fulham at the Stadium of Light, responding to their opening-day defeat.

Sunderland Echo notes that substitute Wilson Isidor’s impact proved decisive in a tight contest.

Goalkeeper Robin Roefs earned seven, tidy in possession and, despite little to do, assured under late pressure.

Right-back Thomas Meunier was given seven, sound defensively and he delivered a couple of inviting crosses that went unmet.

Nordi Mukiele returned to the starting XI with an excellent display, rated eight. Aside from one first-half lapse after losing the ball high up, he made numerous important defensive interventions.

Dan Ballard received six, still short of peak sharpness, but he had good moments and was largely comfortable against Fulham’s forwards.

Source: Sunderland Echo

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