Sunderland could and should have come away from the Stadium of Light with more than a point against Everton, and Regis Le Bris has to take responsibility for a couple of crucial mistakes.

After the incredible start to the season Sunderland have had, it’s not surprising most neutrals expected them to grab another win against Everton on Monday night.

A sluggish start cost Sunderland dearly, with Iliman Ndiaye’s superb solo goal making the difference by the half-time whistle. But, the Black Cats stormed out in the second half and levelled the score through Granit Xhaka’s first goal for the club.

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Xhaka wanted more from his team, and it’s hard to argue with the Sunderland skipper. So, where did it go wrong for Regis Le Bris?

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Sunderland switched things up against Chelsea last weekend with Le Bris opting for a back five in favour of his usual back four. It worked against Enzo Maresca, with the Black Cats stifling the Blues at Stamford Bridge.

Why Le Bris chose to stick with that formation at home against a struggling Everton side is baffling, though. Going into the game with such a...