Leeds have been less dangerous since Le Bris’s changes but are clearly still in this. Sunderland haven’t created much but have improved. Alderete wins first contact at the near post, but heads over the bar.

Nick Woltemade puts through his own net as Sunderland enjoy a derby win to remember against arch-rivals Newcastle United.

Manchester City are continuing to apply pressure to Arsenal in the Premier League title race, but they will be in for a tricky test when they travel to the northeast on Thursday. Sunderland are