Player Ratings: Posh 3-0 Sunderland

A superb all round display produced an excellent 3-0 victory for Posh against a strong Sunderland side. Here’s how The Posh Report rated each player:

Starting 11:

Christy Pym: Another confident display from Pym, kicked well, came for a lot more crosses which he mainly caught barring one slightly under par punch. 7

Niall Mason: Still improving at right back. Was again good in possession and took up much higher positions than in previous matches. Only one shaky moment at the back when he was beaten by too easily by McNulty in the first half. 7

Dan Butler: Pressure was on him to produce following his return to the side as a result of FBT’s injury and he didn’t disappoint. Maintained possession well and got forward much better than in his first spell in the side delivering some dangerous crosses. 8

Frankie Kent: A couple of nervy moments, including one poorly hit pass to Pym which went out for a corner but generally solid at the back. Brought the ball out well on occasions and passed accurately. 7.5

Mark Beevers: Looked hurried in possession early on sending a number of long inaccurate balls forward as Posh struggled to settle into game. Much better in possession when deciding just to pass sideways to Kent and defended strongly with one excellent block in the second half denied almost certain goal. 8

Louis Reed: Struggled to get on ball early as Sunderland press high with excellent energy. Grew into game as it went on, used the ball well and was key to Posh building moves from the back 8

Josh Knight: Alongside Boyd brings fantastic energy to the Posh midfield. Was key to Posh largely nullifying the threat of Aiden McGeady and capped a fine display with a goal. 8.5

George Boyd: Super in and out of possession. Gets well forward on the left flanks and presses superbly. Got another assist today for the Posh third goal. 8.5

Marcus Maddison: Started to insert his influence after 30 mins as he started to find space having been largely well marshalled until then. 2 goals, one of which was another screamer and exuded confidence in the second half. MOTM 9

Mo Eisa: Didn’t have as much of an impact in this game. Won the free kick for the first goal, always tries to link play and good positionally when the side is out of possession. 6.5

Ivan Toney: Put in another shift. Battled well when game was largely direct for opening 30 mins, always wins headers in defensive box and tracked back well again. 7.5

Subs:

Siriki Dembele (on 63): Threatened in flashes and one good long-range shot. Always looks dangerous when dribbling but will struggle to break into the side given the formation and form of those ahead of him. 6

Harrison Burrows (on 81): Ferguson will be happy to get more minutes for a promising young player. Not quite the impact he had last week but looks a classy player. N/A

Nathan Thompson (on 84): Will be pleased to have made his Posh debut. No time to really impress this match but will be looking to compete with Mason for the starting right back role. N/A