Leeds United came from behind to extend their unbeaten Premier League run to five games with a 1-1 draw at Sunderland on Sunday. Dominic Calvert-Lewin cancelled out Simon Adingra’s opener shortly after half-time to earn his side another decent point on the road.
A fairly even start to the game leaned Sunderland’s way on 28 minutes with Adingra curling an effort into Lucas Perri’s far corner, having been played onside by the injured Joe Rodon who was eventually forced off. Brenden Aaronson came close to equalising after a great Calvert-Lewin knockdown but his effort was cleared off the line by Trai Hume.
The pair combined again shortly after half-time and on this occasion it was successful, with Calvert-Lewin finishing Aaronson’s cross to round off a brilliant move from front to back. Leeds piled on the pressure after that equaliser but couldn’t find a second, with Sunderland also unable to source a winner and the spoils shared.
YEP chief football writer Graham Smyth was watching the action at the Stadium of Light. Here are his Leeds United player ratings...
1. GK: Lucas Perri
6 - Got away with lack of anticipation for the Brobbey chance, beaten by a tremendous strike for the opener. Kicking was mostly okay. | Getty Images
2. RWB: Jayden Bogle
5 - Caught by the channel ball for the opener and had a tough time defensively. Missed a good chance. Couple of nice moments going forward. | AFP via Getty Images
3. CB: Joe Rodon
6 - Put under pressure by a couple of passes and was caught twice. The second one ended his afternoon but not before Leeds conceded with him visibly struggling. | Getty Images
4. CB: Jaka Bijol
8 - Handled the switch to a back four really well. Some nice passing. Ball to Calvert-Lewin was a highlight. | AFP via Getty Images
5. CB: Pascal Struijk
7 - Lost out in a first half aerial and was beaten a couple of times on the deck but got on the ball well. Defended on the front foot when he could. | Getty Images
6. LWB: Gabriel Gudmundsson
8 - Some solid moments defensively and good decisions on the ball. | AFP via Getty Images