Sunderland sunk 0-1 by Brighton as VAR denies Rigg and injuries bite
Dutch pundit Valentijn Driessen says Robin Roefs’ form for Sunderland has elite clubs circling, tipping a summer move and a World Cup call. Eight clean sheets in 28 league games, value up to €25m.
Coventry target Sunderland academy keeper Anthony Patterson, currently on loan at Millwall. A loan with £8m option is floated, while Millwall would pursue a permanent deal if promoted.
Minteh reflects on his decisive, fortunate strike in Brighton’s 1-0 win at Sunderland during a post-match interview.
Hurzeler hails Brighton’s ‘togetherness’ and admits luck in Minteh’s odd winner. Says Sunderland pressure from set pieces tested them, but Albion managed key moments and controlled phases for a 1-0.
Sunderland fall 0-1, lack sustained pressure after Minteh’s corner-breaker. Rigg shines, but injuries like Ballard and Le Fée hurt rhythm. Verbruggen largely untroubled as Brighton calmly see it out.
Injury-hit Sunderland see Rigg’s goal ruled out before Minteh’s fluke settles it 0-1. Ellborg saves from Hinshelwood, Talbi denied by Dunk on the line, Ballard injured, O’Nien rattles Minteh late on.
Ghisolfi outlines Sunderland’s short and long-term aims at the Stadium of Light, stressing the need to stay hungry and focused on progression.
Sunderland lose 0-1 to Brighton after Minteh’s scruffy near-post strike. Rigg’s finish is ruled out by VAR for Alderete offside. Ballard goes off injured. Third straight home defeat, Tyne-Wear derby next.
Throwback: Sunderland beat Wolves 4-0 in the 1937 FA Cup sixth-round replay at Hillsborough, with goals from Gurney, Carter, Gallacher and Thomson en route to eventual cup glory.
Le Bris says Sunderland showed ‘great mentality’ in a balanced game, but it was not enough. He urges focus over VAR, backs young keeper Ellborg, and highlights a young squad still learning before Newcastle.
Sunderland’s third home defeat: Rigg denied by VAR, Minteh scores, intensity better than Port Vale but heads drop. Midfield misfires, injuries mount, and focus turns to a fraught trip to Newcastle.
Player ratings highlight Rigg as man of the match with a disallowed goal and overhead attempt. Ellborg saves early, Ballard and Alderete impress, but Minteh strikes and Sunderland suffer a third home loss.
