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Chris Sutton rages at 'nightmare' Sunderland incident vs Aston Villa

Alex Charlton
Alex Charlton

Alex is a lifelong Sunderland supporter who's been reporting on Mackem News since April 2025. Indeed, he started working for Breaking Media in April and has since graduated from St Mary's University as a NCTJ Gold Standard-accredited journalist, having completed his Master's degree in Sports Journalism. Alex previously worked for Football League World and has featured on the Roker Report, providing his opinion on all things Sunderland. While getting to the games is tricky, given his job, one of the highlights of his life was watching (and crying) as the Black Cats defeated Sheffield United at Wembley Stadium last season.

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Sunderland showed superb character to secure an unlikely 1-1 draw against Aston Villa at the Stadium of Light.

The Black Cats had it all to do after Reinildo was sent off for kicking out at Matty Cash after being pushed to the ground by the Poland international.

However, Regis Le Bris' side came back fighting and secured a vital point thanks to Wilson Isidor's cool finish past Emi Martinez.

Chris Sutton was on commentary duties for the Premier League battle and did not hold back on a certain incident.

Reinildo playing for Sunderland in their black third kit.
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Chris Sutton fumes at Reinildo after red card incident

Reinildo will likely miss Sunderland's next three games after being sent off for violent conduct.

The left-back has performed well for the Wearsiders, but has now given away a penalty and been sent off in his first five Premier League appearances.

At first glance, it was difficult to see what the 31-year-old had done, but the replays painted a much clearer picture.

Cash gave Reinildo a faint shove, but as the left-back was falling to the ground, he inexplicably kicked his opponent with both feet while falling to the ground.

  • Sunderland earned their eighth point of the season
  • They sit eighth in the Premier League table
  • Face Nottingham Forest next at the City Ground

In classic Sutton fashion, he offered no sympathy for the defender and lamented his rash decision on Sky Sports.

"You can't kick out like that," Sutton said on 21 September.

"From Sunderland's perspective, it's an absolute nightmare. I can't see this being overturned... It's stupidity on his part."

Reinildo must learn from Premier League mistakes for Sunderland

While the Wearside faithful will want their players to play for the badge, there is a line between passion and stupidity.

Indeed, Reinildo crossed that line at the Stadium of Light and is lucky that he did not cost his team a point.

In the short term, the 31-year-old will lose his place, but by the time he returns, he could face intense competition for the shirt.

That is because Dennis Cirkin and Leo Hjelde could be back fit, while Arthur Masuaku is primed for his chance.

Reinildo must now regain Le Bris' trust, and if he does not learn from his mistakes, then he could be set for a place on the periphery.

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