Trai Hume’s 17th-minute own-goal set Forest on their way to a rampaging first-half. Chris Wood, Morgan Gibbs-White and Igor Jesus all got on the scoresheet before half-time, before Elliot Anderson added another in second-half stoppage-time.
Was not tested enough by the Sunderland attack but was composed when called upon, made a good save from Enzo Le Fée in the second-half.
Won the most duels in the game (11) and was a quiet but crucial contributor to Sunderland’s blunt attack.
Nullified the physical threat of Brian Brobbey and showed his competency on the ball.
Came into the team to replace the injured Murillo but was substituted off on the 50th-minute after a tussle with Brobbey, leaving him with what appeared to be a shoulder injury. Was having a solid game before his night was ended.
Similar to Aina, as he quietly contributed to quieting the Sunderland threat. Had a good opportunity to add further damage in the first half after Hutchinson played him through but was let down by his first touch.
A physical presence in the first-half before being replaced by Dominguez at half-time.
A performance that showed why the top clubs are after him, was composed and industrial throughout. A huge difference maker in Forest’s late-season push and rounded off this top performance with a goal.
A lively performance before being replaced after 67 minutes. It was his delicious cross that led to the Hume own goal.
What would have been had his transfer to Spurs gone through last summer? A goal and an assist as MGW continues his hot streak right in time for a final World Cup push.
An impressive performance in the number ten position. Crucially, he was a constant threat from set-pieces as Sunderland continually left him alone at the back-post, resulting in three goals.
A classic centre-forward’s performance; led the press well and was rewarded with a goal. Was a pain for Ballard and Alderete to deal with and combined well with his team-mates.
Replaced Sangeré at half-time and was steady throughout the second period.
Came on for the injured Jair Cunha and slotted in alongside Milenkovic well for the last 40 minutes of play.
Added extra experience and leadership to help Forest see out their clean sheet after coming on with Netz.
Was introduced to the game after a long wait in the 88th minute, yet still managed to assist Anderson for his goal.