Sunderland manager Regis Le Bris speaking to Match of the Day: “I think they deserved to win this game. They imposed their style, their strength. We expected this game. First half was okay, we had the opportunity to be more composed with the ball and have more intensity in duels. Our second ball management wasn't good enough to change the momentum. We suffered, and then we created two and three chances, but it wasn't enough. Second half, we had chances but didn't use it properly. Their subs helped them a lot to create something new, and we were a bit tired, probably.

On his side's lack of chances: “For me, the main point is our ability to be competitive in duels, second balls. We were not at the level today. They managed that situation well. They pushed, pushed, pushed and in the end, they create something.”

On his side's fatigue: “It's possible, and when you play away, it's always a bit harder. Once again, we have to have this intensity and to manage this situation. You have to win at least 50% of these situations, but that was not the case today.”

On moving on from the loss: “For us, we are still enjoying the Premier League. Does not mean we are happy with the result today.”

Did you know?

Sunderland have lost consecutive league games against Fulham for the first time since January 2006 (three in a row).
Sunderland had just four attempts in the match, their fewest in a Premier League game since January 2017 against Spurs (3).