Aston Villa 4-3 Sunderland: What Le Bris said
Sunderland manager Regis Le Bris, speaking to Match of the Day: "Disappointed because we had the opportunity to win the game, just with this one-v-one with Habib [Diarra]. But the opposite way, we conceded the late goal. "We showed good character and resilience, some good quality at times, but we felt the strength of Aston Villa and they created many chances.
A bit too much to be competitive at the end of this game. " On starting the first and second half poorly: ""We didn't start well, first or second half. When you concede a goal straight after half-time it's always difficult.
At 3-1, with only one goal, you can change the dynamic and know it's possible. Our team won't give up. " On Diarra's chance: "It's a one-v-one.
I'm not sure it's the best decision, but it is what it is. You need to accept the output of the action because the goalkeeper was good as well. " "We are learning, we are still a newly promoted side and going away to Villa is a tough place.
Ups and downs. We played with our identity until the end, took risks. " Did you know?