Vito Mannone: Solid vs stoke

Mannone conceded one goal and made four saves in a 3-1 win over Stoke City on Saturday.

Analysis:

Mannone and the defense have seemingly turned it around recently, only allowing one goal in the past three matches. Mannone showed last year that he can go on a binge of clean sheets and this may be the time to use him as Sunderland are in their best form of the young season. Mannone and Sunderland travel to Southampton after the international break.