Preston North End were beaten 2-0 by Sunderland on New Year's Day, with Alex Pritchard and Nazariy Rusyn scoring the first half goals.
Here are our player ratings from the Stadium of Light.
5. Andrew Hughes - 5
Played at left back and left centre-back over the piece. Couldn't get out to Pritchard or block his eventual shot. | CameraSport - Alex Dodd
6. Ali McCann - 4
At the base of midfield with PNE sticking by the 4-1-4-1 shape. Stuck between Bellingham and Pritchard before the latter's opener. Couldn't bring Clarke down before the second. Sent a shot at Patterson second half. | CameraSport - Ian Cook
7. Alan Browne - 6
Started out on the right, in a different role. Kept going until the end and showed some composure in possession, but the game looked gone and it proved to be. | CameraSport - Alex Dodd
8. Ben Whiteman - 6
Saw a powerful strike tipped over early on by Patterson. Rotated with McCann throughout the game, starting in an advanced role before dropping back. Looked frustrated in the second half. | CameraSport - Andrew Kearns