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Sheffield United 0-1 Sunderland player ratings - Read James Hunter's match marks

Sunderland caused another cup upset as they beat Sheffield United 1-0 at Bramall Lane to advance to the last 16 of the Carabao Cup.

The victory follows the win at Burnley in the previous round as the Black Cats make a name for themselves as giant killers in the competition.

The Blades started the brighter and Lee Burge was forced into some good early saves before Max Power gave Sunderland a shock lead after nine minutes.

Power controlled well on the edge as a corner was cleared, and after setting himself well he unleashed a rocket into the top corner.

And despite another 81 minutes to play, Sunderland not only held on to their lead, but looked good for it for the majority of the game.

They will travel to fellow League One side Oxford United in the fourth round, with the game to be played in the week commencing October 28.

Here's how James Hunter rated the Sunderland players.























Picture highlights as Sunderland pull off another upset to progress



ELLIOT EMBLETON 7
Positive first half and brought a save out of Moore. Picked up an injury just before half-time

LUKE O’NIEN 7
Very lively in the number ten role and it was his assist for Power’s goal

CHARLIE WYKE 7
Led the line and provided a much-needed outlet for his side



SUBS
DENVER HUME 7
For Embleton 46mins. Played on the left wing and impressed
GEORGE DOBSON 6
For Maguire 90+1mins. Just a cameo as the clock ran down

NOT USED: Patterson, Grigg, Leadbitter, Taylor, Connelly

LEE BURGE 8 A couple of excellent stops from Robinson in the first half, and his handling was good CONOR McLAUGHLIN 7 Sheffield tried to put him under pressure but he stood up to the test JOEL LYNCH 8 Commanding at the back – an excellent debut TOM FLANAGAN 6 Lucky to escape a mistake in the first half, but better in the second period LAURENS DE BOCK 7 Defensively sound on his debut, he looked accomplished in the left-back role CHRIS MAGUIRE 8 Caused problems for Sheffield down the right and the goal came from his corner DYLAN McGEOUCH 7 Saw plenty of the ball and generally used it well MAX POWER 7 Strong in midfield and scored with an absolute rocket
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