Sunderland ended their six-game winless streak with an excellent victory at promotion-chasing Wigan Athletic.
Bailey Wright headed them in front inside the first couple of minutes, before Ross Stewart doubled their lead from the penalty spot before half-time.
And Stewart added a second goal from the penalty spot in the final few minutes to wrap up the points.
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It was the first win of Alex Neil's reign and it lifted the Black Cats to fifth place in the table.
Here's how James Hunter rated the Sunderland players.
Anthony Patterson 8
Made one excellent save from Lang in the second half, and looked secure throughout
Carl Winchester 7
Robust at right-back, he had a very solid game
Bailey Wright 8
Strong at the back, his early goal gave Sunderland the perfect start
Arbenit Xhemajli 7
Outstanding considering this was his first league game in England - and he will get better the more games he plays
Dennis Cirkin 6
Did a decent job at left-back, and looked to have more energy than in recent games
Jay Matete 7
Won plenty of ball in the middle of the park
Corry Evans 7
Anchored the midfield and was prepared to put his body on the line
Lynden Gooch 7
Lively, and caused Wigan problems down the right
Alex Pritchard 8
His free-kick led to the first goal and he was Sunderland's dangerman throughout
Elliot Embleton 7
A willing runner wide on the left
Ross Stewart 8
Led the line well, showed good composure to convert two penalties, and he won the first spot-kick
Subs
Jack Clarke N/A
For Embleton 78mins
Dan Neil N/A
For Pritchard 82mins
Not used: Hoffmann, Dajaku, Defoe, Hume, Roberts
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