Reading v Sunderland - Player Ratings

So we've gone for a new approach to our match reports and have opted to create a separate article to rate the players. Here are the heros and villains of the 2-1 win over Sunderland.

Reading 2-1 Sunderland: Kebe keeps Royals rolling

In the past, clubs have been keen on selling half-season tickets to fans wanting to taste the drama of the run-in but perhaps Reading should think about a season ticket that lets you in for the last ten minutes, as once again a late goal sealed the points for Brian McDermott's side.

Premier League: Reading 2-1 Sunderland

Reading - Sunderland (Premier League) - Match Preview

Just three days after another late comeback from Reading against Chelsea, it's back to the Madejski Stadium to host Sunderland. Three days should have been the gap between our first meetings with the Blues and the Black Cats but the match at the Stadium of Light was rained off... In August. When the two sides finally met, Sunderland ran out comfortable 3-0 winners in one of the worst performances from the Royals this season. But a lot has changed since December, and Reading enter this match on their best form all year.

View From The Town End Sunderland

Well transfer deadline day may be gone but as Brian says 'We move on'. In this case, the next phase of the great escape involves beating Sunderland who visit the Madejski Stadium tomorrow. Ahead of the game we spoke to Simon from The Roker Report to get the Sunderland view on this weekend's game.