Player ratings

ANTHONY PATTERSON – 5

Little he could do about the goals – fifth aside – in the game as Sunderland were completely exposed.

TRAI HUME – 4

One of a number of players who would benefit from a bit of a rest as he struggles to produce his best.

DAN BALLARD – 4

Started well through the first half and competed well but struggled to impose himself on the second.

DANNY BATTH – 4

Did okay in the first half for the main but was completely exposed for the second.

AJI ALESE – 4

Withdrawn at the break after a relatively steady first half, but didn't make much of an impression going forward.

DAN NEIL – 3

Robbed in possession for the crucial second goal. Looks leggy and is suffering for being played every game.

ALEX PRITCHARD – 5

Part of one or two encouraging moves early on but struggled to get into the game.

PATRICK ROBERTS – 5

Couldn't impact the game in a slightly withdrawn role through the first half, did produce a good assist.

AMAD – 4

Played a part in Sunderland's goal but again just couldn't get into the contest.

JACK CLARKE – 4

Had one or two bright moments in the first half as he broke to the byline but little impression on the game.

JOE GELHARDT – 4

Started brightly and got into one excellent position in the box, denied by a good block in the Stoke defence. Struggled to hold the ball up thereafter. Substitutes

EDOUARD MICHUT – 3

Couldn't make any impact on the game after being introduced after the break.

LUKE O’NIEN – 4

Brought on as Sunderland changed shape but they were second best by a long distance in the second half.