Stuani double stuns Sunderland

David Moyes’ first home game in charge of Sunderland ended in defeat as Christian Stuani’s brace handed Middlesbrough a 2-1 victory in the Wear-Tees derby.

In the 143rd meeting between the two North-East sides, Stuani’s unstoppable long-range drive broke the deadlock at the Stadium of Light on 13 minutes.

The Uruguay international doubled the visitors’ advantage on the stroke of half-time, rounding off a fine team move, as Sunderland left the field to a chorus of boos from home supporters.

Patrick van Aanholt reduced the arrears on 71 minutes but, despite an improved second-half display, Boro held on for their first Premier League win of the season, while Sunderland remain winless from their first two games.

Moyes handed summer signings Adnan Januzaj, Paddy McNair and Papy Djilododji their home debuts, while Aitor Karanka also made three changes for the trip to Wearside, the most notable of which seeing goalkeeper Brad Guzan replace the injured Victor Valdes.

Keen to make an impression, Manchester United loanee Januzaj was the focal point of …

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