Moyes returns to Stadium of Light as Sunderland earn draw with Everton
David Moyes returned to the Stadium of Light on familiar ground.
This time the club looked brighter than eight years ago.
Sunderland, under Régis Le Bris, rose to fourth after a 1-1 draw.
Everton were Moyes’s visitors, and Iliman Ndiaye opened the scoring.
Granit Xhaka equalised with a deflected strike late in the second half.
The goal cancelled Ndiaye’s superb opener and preserved the share of spoils.
Le Bris will take the point as his side continues a steady rise.
For Everton, the mood will swing between optimism and concern.
Meanwhile Arsenal loom at the top as results tilt in their favour.
The match provided evidence that Sunderland can compete with elite opponents.
TLDR
- Sunderland climb to fourth after a 1-1 draw with Everton
- Moyes returns to the Stadium of Light with a refreshed club
- Iliman Ndiaye scores before a deflected equaliser from Granit Xhaka
Iliman Ndiaye
Sunderland