Sunderland supporters were full or praise for their side's performance following a 3-0 win over Reading. A handful of red and white supporters likened the performance to that of 'prime Barcelona' under Pep Guardiola.
Watching Jack Clarke's goal - their third of the evening - you can see where they're coming from. The Black Cats responded brilliantly to losing Ellis Simms, a foot injury that means they finished the game without a fit recognised striker.
The injury to Ross Stewart against Middlesbrough was a real moment of concern, then with Simms following suit, it could have been a difficult evening for Tony Mowbray's side. However, two moments of magic from Patrick Roberts saw the game burst into life before the halfway stage, with Clarke adding another midway through the second-half.
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Here's what Sunderland supporters had to say about the win over Reading:
@eb92safc said: "Prime Barcelona and Brazil rolled into one. @SunderlandAFC tremendous performance this evening."
@IanHigh1 tweeted: "We’re like Pep’s Barca, no strikers and one touch football, stunning display of attacking quality, without strikers!"
@ElliotDLiu said: "Up the false 9 absolutely liquid tonight."
@Fantanafest said: "Have #safc inadvertently stumbled upon an alternative system I wonder?"
@_Gazz__ tweeted: "Unreal display from Corry Evans mind. Midfield masterclass."
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