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“Jobe Bellingham Shines, but you won’t believe which Sunderland Star STEALED the show against Oxford United!
One Sunderland player undoubtedly deserves more recognition after an outstanding performance against Oxford United.
The Black Cats maintained their impressive start to the 2024/25 Championship season with a commanding 2-0 victory at the Stadium of Light. Among the many excellent displays, Wilson Isidor stood out again, scoring another “wonderful” goal executed with finesse.
Jobe Bellingham also scored, heading in the opening goal and demonstrating his dominance in midfield, controlling the game with ease.
While Bellingham rightfully receives much praise for his solid performance, another Sunderland star is consistently delivering remarkable displays, and fans are beginning to take notice.
Chris Mepham Shines Again for Sunderland
Loan signing Chris Mepham has been a revelation since joining from Bournemouth, showcasing his skills in previous matches against Hull City and Luton Town, where Sunderland kept clean sheets. His defensive prowess was evident against Oxford, as he was not dribbled past once, making three successful tackles according to SofaScore.
Mepham also excelled in playmaking, registering 97 touches and completing 83 out of 90 passes.
Mepham’s Role in Le Bris’ System
The Bournemouth loanee has proven to be “a class above,” as noted by Sunderland Echo, and his passing stats reflect this quality. He is a vital component of Regis Le Bris’ plans, effectively facilitating the transition from defense to attack. Mepham often plays progressive passes to Bellingham or Chris Rigg, enabling fast counterattacks.
While there are concerns that Bournemouth might recall him early from his loan, Sunderland fans are eager to enjoy Mepham’s consistent and impressive performances for as long as possible.
