Match Verdict
AFTER a nervy start from a new-look Sunderland, Jack Ross’ team improved and deserved to collect maximum points at the Stadium of Light.
Charlton looked quicker out of the blocks and more dangerous, and they deserved to take the lead when summer signing Lyle Taylor struck from the penalty spot. The Black Cats looked shaky at the back.
However, despite the ominous signs, Sunderland gradually responded in front of the 30,000-plus crowd.
Josh Maja’s goal might have arrived a little out of the blue with 25 minutes remaining but, after that, the Black Cat...