Hull City have served up worse performances this season but there have been no results as bad as a 3-0 defeat to Sunderland.
A contest between two limited teams was decided by three moments of attacking quality and they all belonged to David Moyes' side. Mike Phelan attempted to stay positive, pointing out the long periods of control from his injury-hit team, but the head coach will fear lasting damage from such a defeat. It is now seven defeats in eight games for City.
Positives
Supporters have been clamouring for Josh Tymon to be given a shot in the Premier League and the 17-year-old left-back held his own on his debut.