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James Hunter

Jack Clarke, Patrick Roberts, and Amad impress in Sunderland's FA Cup defeat against Fulham


Sunderland played their part in a thrilling FA Cup fourth round replay against Fulham - but the Black Cats ultimately lost out to their Premier League opponents. The sides drew 1-1 in the initial tie at Craven Cottage ten days ago, and were meeting for a second time for the right to face Leeds United at home in the final 16 of the competition.

Fulham took the lead after only eight minutes through Harry Wilson, and sub Andreas Pereira doubled their advantage on the hour. Jack Clarke halved the deficit with a little over ten minutes remaining to give Sunderland hope.

But Layvin Kurzawa scored five minutes later to restore Fulham's two-goal advantage. Sunderland were not done yet, however, and sub Jewison Bennette scored in the 90th minute, but the Black Cats could not force an equaliser to take the tie into extra-time.

READ MORE: Sunderland bow out of FA Cup after thrilling fourth round replay against Fulham on Wearside

Here's how our Sunderland AFC writer James Hunter rated the players.

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Anthony Patterson 6

Might have done better with the first goal, but otherwise did well

Trai Hume 6

Had a tough night against Solomon but got better as the game went on

Dan Ballard 7

Excellent at the back alongside Batth

Danny Batth 7

A strong performance at the heart of defence

Aji Alese 6

Another good display at left-back

Edouard Michut 7

Used the ball well in midfield and was quick to join in the attack

Dan Neil 7

Worked hard alongside Michut and also sent one effort narrowly wide in the second half

Patrick Roberts 7

Always a threat, and only a brilliant save from Rodak denied him a goal

Jack Clarke 7

Impressed on the left and produced a good finish for Sunderland's first goal

Abdoullah Ba 7

Caused Fulham problems whenever he was on the ball

Amad 7

A box of tricks whenever he was on the ball, he never gave the Fulham defence a moment's peace

Subs

Luke O'Nien 6

For Neil 64mins. Eased back into action after serving his three-game ban

Alex Pritchard 6

For Roberts 64mins. Did OK when he came on

Jewison Bennette 6

For Amad 71mins. Scored the goal to make it 3-2 and give Sunderland late hope

Pierre Ekwah 6

For Michut 71mins. Solid in central midfield

Chris Rigg N/A

For Ba 79mins

Not used: Bass, Kelly, Johnson, Watson

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