Tom Heaton - 9

Most of Sunderland’s efforts were comfortable for him but his fingertip save from Van Aanholt was outstanding.

 

Kieran Trippier - 7

Defended well enough but again not at his best going forward, with a couple of disappointing crosses.

 

Michael Duff - 7

Involved in a physical battle with Connor Wickham, winning his fair share of duels against Sunderland’s big target man.

 

Jason Shackell - 8

Excellent positional awareness to be in the right place to clear Giaccherini’s cross and defended well throughout.

 

Ben Mee - 7

Lancashire Telegraph:

Not much of an influence going forward but solid at the back and stood up to Johnson well when he was on his flank.

 

Scott Arfield - 6

Lancashire Telegraph:

Struggled to make much of an impact on the game compared to his performances so far this season.

 

Dean Marney - 7

A solid presence in the middle and he did what he provides every game, sensible use of the ball and a good screen.

 

David Jones - 7

Got forward well at times but he should have done better with his first half shot which was straight at Mannone.

 

George Boyd - 7

Lancashire Telegraph:

Again showed some very neat touches with his left foot, but became a peripheral figure as the game wore on.

 

Marvin Sordell - 5

Missed a glorious chance early on and never really recovered after that, withdrawn after an hour.

 

Lukas Jutkiewicz - 9

Lancashire Telegraph:

Still without a goal but another excellent display, giving Wes Brown and John O’Shea a very tough afternoon.

 

MAN OF THE MATCH

Lukas Jutkiewicz

Looks full of confidence at the moment and his hold-up play was superb, bringing others into the game. Could easily have won another penalty. Just needs a goal.