Sunderland v Aston Villa Post-Match Thread

[Brend'Watkins]

Spoke to a Slumberland supporting mate last night who said that Westwood was outstanding.

That's encouraging. 

Looking forward to seeing how he copes next week now.

[Matt Collins]

Westwood and bannan performed their roles very well. Not earth shattering, but protected the back four much better than kea and delph; used it well too. Barry cu out the Hollywood balls though played some progressive passes

The main concern for next week is left back I think. Lichaj even if fit, doesn't look good enough here to me. I really like Lowton tho, but I can see him being a bit exposed against utd wingers and movement. He gets caught out positionally a bit.

Ireland played very close to benteke second half, and it worked really well. Not sure it would be so effective at home tho.