Sunderland manager Alex Neil revealed the secret to their 3-2 victory against Bristol City on Saturday was by exploiting space on the flanks, particularly by creating an overload on the left side of the pitch.
Defensive errors cost the Robins and left them searching for their first points of the season but the Black Cats were clinical with their chances as strikers Ellis Simms and Ross Stewart threatened to expose the defensive frailties in the side.
Both sides had their chances but Nigel Pearson admitted his team could have little complaints with the scoreline in front of a packed Ashton Gate with a result that was a similar tale to last season.
