Cats battle to first away point of season

SUNDERLAND continued their strong start in the Premier League with a point at Crystal Palace, despite failing to register a shot on target.

- By ED ELLIOT, PA

Yeremy Pino squandered a golden chance to mark his first Premier League start with the winner for the hosts at Selhurst Park.

The Spain international - a £26million signing from Villarreal late last month - slotted wide after being sent clean through in the 36th minute at Selhurst Park.

Oliver Glasner’s unbeaten hosts also threatened through Jean-Philippe Mateta and Daichi Kamada before ending the afternoon frustrated.

Promoted Sunderland held on for a first away point to supplement back-to-back home wins.

England international Marc Guehi captained Palace following the collapse of his deadline-day move to Liverpool, while injured pair Adam Wharton and Ismaila Sarr were replaced by Jefferson Lerma and full debutant Pino.