Xhaka lifts Sunderland into fourth
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According to a referee, Everton's goal against Sunderland this Monday should not have been validated, meaning the team of Regis Le Bris could have won.
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High-flying Sunderland collected another impressive point in their Premier League return, drawing Everton 1-1 at the Stadium of Light on Monday.
SUNDERLAND are still seething at the decision not to award them a second-half penalty in the 1-1 draw against Everton. And they have written to the Premier League and PGMOL demanding answers. The
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Phil Smith: I watched Sunderland's draw with Everton and these were my key conclusions
Phil Smith was there reporting for The Echo and these were his key conclusions...
Regis Le Bris made some mistakes against Everton, particularly with his tactical setup from the start, but he and the team adapted and ended the game on top. Indeed, Granit Xhaka insisted Sunderland should have won the game. That may be the case, but the fact of the matter is, the Black Cats just keep fighting until the end.
Man of the match (of course) ahead of his reunion with the Gunners on Saturday. I’s been said how Xhaka could well be the best signing in a generation, but I’d say we’ve never had a midfielder in the last thirty-plus years that controls the game the way he does.
As difficult as it might be for Sunderland fans to admit, the return of David Moyes to Wearside bore fruit for the Toffees — particularly during the first half when his men proved to be a tough nut to crack and Sunderland didn’t perform anywhere near the standards that they’ve set for themselves.
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