Xhaka revels in first Sunderland goal in Everton draw

Xhaka revels in first Sunderland goal in Everton draw

Sunderland captain Granit Xhaka has expressed his delight scoring his first goal for the Black Cats in Monday’s Premier League draw with Everton.

David Moyes’ men had taken a 15th minute lead through Iliman Ndiaye’s before the Swiss star restored parity for the hosts at the Stadium of Light.

While expressing his joy at his personal feat, he feels a bit disappointed that his team could not get all maximum points.

“It’s always nice to score the first one for the new club,” Xhaka told the media.

“Everyone knows I am very happy here and I am trying to give my best. Day-by-day, in every game.

“It’s a shame we didn’t get the three points but I am always happy to help the team.

“It’s good when you score so close to the start of the second half because you have another 45 minutes. With a little bit of luck, we could have scored the second but we were lucky that we didn’t concede the second in the first 25 minutes.

“We’re half-disappointed and half-happy but we take the point and move forward.”