Sunderland are still searching for their first Premier League victory of the season.
Jermain Defoe’s facial expression during Sunderland’s match with Crystal Palace, summed up the feeling of frustration around the Wearside club at the moment.
Sunderland have slipped down to bottom of the Premier League table, and they are still looking for their first victory of the new season.
The Black Cats’ defeat against Palace yesterday was arguably the most frustrating of their campaign to date, as they had three points within their grasp.
Sunderland took a 2-0 lead on Saturday, only to crumble in the final half hour of the match and fall to another defeat.
A Jermain Defoe brace had put Sunderland on the verge of victory, but David Moyes’ side’s defensive vulnerabilities were once again on display.
Sunderland first let Joe Ledley score, before James McArthur and Christian Benteke completed the turnaround.
Moyes is now already under pressure at Sunderland, and his annoyance was evidence from his demeanour on the touchline – which was captured in some of the following pictures taken during the match.
Sunderland’s Steven Pienaar receives medical treatment
Sunderland’s Didier Ndong
Crystal Palace’s James McArthur celebrates scoring their second goal with Connor Wickham and Joe Ledley as Sunderland’s Lee Cattermole looks dejected
Crystal Palace’s Christian Benteke celebrates scoring their third goal with team mates
Sunderland’s Patrick van Aanholt looks dejected
Sunderland manager David Moyes looks dejected
Sunderland manager David Moyes
Sunderland’s Javi Manquillo in action with Crystal Palace’s Yohan Cabaye
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