The match saw Sunderland go down a goal after Reinildo Mandava's dismissal, but they earned a point thanks to Wilson Isidor's equalizer.

Xhaka said that his team knew the game would be intense due to the support they receive from their fans, and he felt they played well throughout the match.

Although the red card changed their plans, Xhaka believes the point Sunderland earned was well-deserved.

He praised his team's mentality, saying it made it difficult for Aston Villa to play against them.

Xhaka also mentioned that playing with ten men made it harder for the opponents at times, but Sunderland's set pieces and pressure on the opposing team helped them stay in the game.