3 things we clearly learnt about Sunderland after their 5-1 win over Cambridge
Sunderland boosted their hopes of securing a play-off place in League One yesterday by producing an impressive display in their showdown with Cambridge United.
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Sunderland boss Alex Neil hails 'top notch' Lynden Gooch for excellent performance vs Cambridge
Lynden Gooch produced arguably his best performance in a Sunderland shirt with boss Alex Neil praising his crossing as 'top notch' in the Black Cats' emphatic win against Cambridge United. Gooch provided two assists in the 5-1 victory - one for Ross Stewart and the other for Nathan Broadhead - and could have ended up with four or five had Sunderland been able to find finishes that matched the quality of his deliveries into the box.
Alex Neil hails Sunderland's best performance since he took over in five-star Cambridge victory
Alex Neil says Sunderland could have hit double figures against Cambridge United in what he feels was the best performance since he took over on Wearside - no matter that it was against ten men. The Black Cats ended up winning 5-1, but were assisted by playing for more than 75 minutes with a man advantage after U's defender Lloyd Jones was sent off for denial of a goalscoring opportunity when he fouled Ross Stewart inside the penalty area.
Sunderland climb to fourth to boost promotion hopes after crushing ten-man Cambridge United
Sunderland climbed back into the play-off spots and up to fourth place as they ran riot against ten-man Cambridge United at the Stadium of Light. The Black Cats played for more than 75 minutes with an extra man after U's defender Lloyd Jones was shown a straight red card for denying Ross Stewart a clear goalscoring opportunity, and it was a decisive moment as Stewart also tucked away the resulting penalty.
Is Sunderland vs Cambridge United on TV? Coverage details, live stream info, kick-off time and more
Sunderland take on Cambridge United at the Stadium of Light on Saturday as the League One campaign enters its final week. The game kicks-off at 3pm and, with three games remaining, Sunderland's play-off fate is in their own hands.
Alex Neil provides update on key player at Sunderland ahead of Cambridge clash
Alex Pritchard has been one high profile absentee at Sunderland in the last few weeks and the attacking midfielder could make his return against Cambridge United this weekend in League One.
Nathan Broadhead starts: The predicted Sunderland XI to face Cambridge on Saturday
Sunderland welcome Cambridge United to the Stadium of Light on Saturday in a must-win game for the Black Cats.
Alex Neil expresses frustration at Sunderland problem amid play-off chase
Neither side were able to make the breakthrough at Home Park in the Easter Monday match up, and Neil says he would have liked to freshen up his forward line during the latter stages of the game had he had the personnel to do so.