Player Ratings & Comments - Defensive duo impress again but Sunderland let down up front

Charlton away is a tough gig and a draw is a decent enough result. However, the Addicks have disappointed so far this season with the exception of an opening day victory against newly promoted Crewe. Two of the three goals they have scored so far came in that fixture, and so it is unsurprisingly they struggled to create against an imposing Sunderland defence.

Despite that, Sunderland were let down by their strikers once more as great opportunities went begging, particularly in the first half. It's a worrying trend to start the season as Danny Graham, Charlie Wyke, Aiden O'Brien and Will Grigg have all turned in blanks infront of goal so far. 

I wrote yesterday about the compelling changes made in midfield by Phil Parkinson for the game against Charlton. Grant Leadbitter and Josh Scowen were impressive, giving Parky plenty to mull over when considering his favoured eleven.

Defenders have claimed all of the WAW Man of the Match awards since the season started, as determined by the highest rated player by our readers in this very feature. And, with another clean sheet delivered, all signs point to another defensive victory. Although I'm not sure Tom Flanagan is in the running...

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