Sunderland came from behind to seal a 2-1 victory over Rennes in a thrilling match. The Black Cats' comeback win was led by goals from Brian Brobbey and Trai Hume. Here's our post-match player ratings for the match.
What happened?
Regis Le Bris' side came from behind to seal victory with goals from Brian Brobbey and Trai Hume. Hume started at right-back despite playing right-wing throughout pre-season due to Thomas Menuier picking up a slight niggle in training. Nilson Angulo started from the right with Chemsdine Talbi on the left, as flagged in the Sunderland vs Rennes pre-season preview.
Why it matters for Sunderland
The comeback win is a significant boost for Sunderland ahead of the new season. The Black Cats' ability to come from behind and win is a testament to their character and determination.
What comes next?
Sunderland will look to build on this momentum as they prepare for their next fixture against Ipswich. The Black Cats will be eager to continue their winning form and climb the league table.
Sunderland are currently 7th in the Premier League, with 54 points from 38 games. They have scored 42 goals and conceded 48 this season, with a goal difference of -6. They are 31 points behind leaders Arsenal. Their recent form has been impressive, with 4 wins and 1 draw in their last 5 matches. They are on a 4-game winning run and will be looking to continue this form against Ipswich.
The Black Cats' next fixture is against Ipswich on August 22nd, away from home. They will be looking to continue their winning form and climb the league table.
