Sunderland stop losing run in Leeds stalemate
Sunderland and Leeds served up a dire 0-0 in swirling wind, with few chances, poor quality and rare bright moments from Chemsdine Talbi and James Trafford.
Daniel Farke admitted the 0-0 at Sunderland was not 'the nicest piece of football', blaming wind and disruption, while taking positives from Leeds' clean sheet.
Sunderland remain keen on Geny Catamo but now value the Sporting winger at €35m, below their summer €40m bid. Newcastle, Everton, Leeds, Bournemouth and Brentford are also interested.
Sunderland host Brentford seeking consistency after a goalless draw with Leeds highlighted recent attacking issues.
Sunderland started Brian Brobbey and made three changes against Leeds, with Nilson Angulo, Luke O'Nien and Brobbey coming in as Regis Le Bris sought to end a four-game losing run.
Sunderland stopped their losing run with a gritty 0-0 draw against Leeds. Chris Rigg made his 100th appearance, but attacking shortcomings and relegation worries remain.
Regis Le Bris said Sunderland 'deserved a bit more' than 0-0 with Leeds, praising their intensity and togetherness as they ended a four-game league losing run.
Sunderland remain bottom after a 0-0 draw with Leeds at the Stadium of Light, with difficult conditions dominating a drab contest.
After Sunderland's 0-0 draw with Leeds, Kevin Phillips said Leeds rely too heavily on Dominic Calvert-Lewin and urged Harry Wilson and Brenden Aaronson to 'take responsibility'.
Luke O'Nien said the wind shaped Sunderland's 0-0 draw with Leeds, but admitted the table 'reflects fairly' where they are despite a resilient display and clean sheet.
Jay Bothroyd predicted Leeds would beat Sunderland 2-0, citing Sunderland's European schedule, fatigue and limited recovery before the Stadium of Light clash.
Kevin Phillips praised Leeds keeper James Trafford as 'outstanding' after Sunderland's 0-0 draw, saying he commanded the box well in difficult, windy conditions.
