Ten-man Black Cats stop winless Villans from Cashing in

TEN-MAN Sunderland fought back to earn a point at the Stadium of Light and keep Aston Villa waiting for their first Premier League win of the season.

- By REBECCA JOHNSON, PA

After a quiet opening 30 minutes with few clear-cut chances for either side, the Black Cats’ Reinildo Mandava was sent off for kicking out at Matty Cash.

Although Sunderland put in a resilient showing after the break, Villa eventually capitalised on their extra man in the 67th minute when Cash scored their first league goal of the season with a stunning strike from distance.

However, their lead was short-lived as Wilson Isidor equalised eight minutes later to ensure Villa remain winless after five league games.

Sunderland made two changes from their draw with Crystal Palace as Enzo Le Fee lined up alongside 18-year-old Chris Rigg, while Villa also made two changes from their league game against Everton with Evann Guessand and Boubacar Kamara coming in.