How Sunderland fans reacted to Alex Pritchard's substitution plus Leon Dajaku's key instructions: Moments you may have missed at Doncaster

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Sunderland are back on the two points per game mark after a dominant 3-0 win at Doncaster – and Lee Johnson’s side couldn’t have wished for a more comfortable afternoon.

The Black Cats were in control from the sixth minute when Ross Stewart converted an early penalty, while Elliot Embleton added a second before an own goal from Rovers defender Ben Blyte.

It means Sunderland have taken 46 points from 23 league games, an average which should see them promoted if they can replicate those numbers in the second half of the campaign.

The visitors were backed by another large away crowd as 4,072 visiting supporters made up the overall attendance of 10,751.

Alex Pritchard playing for Sunderland against Doncaster.

Those travelling Wearsiders had plenty to cheer about and gave the side a standing ovation at the full-time whistle.

Here are some of the moments you may have missed during a successful afternoon for the Black Cats:

Alex Pritchard chants

After joining the club from Huddersfield in the summer, Alex Pritchard endured a challenging start to his Sunderland career.

The playmaker tested positive for Covid-19 shortly after his arrival and was playing catch up after missing most of pre-season.

Now, though, it feels like we are seeing the best of the 28-year-old, who added another two assists to his name at the Eco-Power Stadium.

Earlier in the season Pritchard struggled to hide his disappointment when Sunderland were in the middle of a difficult spell, yet he appears to be enjoying his football again. The attacker’s passionate celebration after assisting Embleton’s goal was evidence of that.

When Pritchard was substituted in the 74th minute, the Sunderland supporters responded with chants of ‘D, D, D, D, D, Alex Pritchard.’ He is quickly becoming a fans’ favourite.