Really missed their Afcon players and Dan Ballard. Chris Rigg looked out of his depth at this level and needs protection so he doesn't lose his confidence. Bryan Brobbey and Wilson Isidor lacked the speed, skill, ideas and ability to execute while Granit Xhaka unfortunately had a poor game by his standards.
We asked for your thoughts after Sunday's Premier League game between Sunderland and Leeds.
Here are some of your comments:
Sunderland fans
Nick: Possibly one of Sunderland's worst performances of the season, particularly in the second half. Really missed their Afcon players and Dan Ballard. Chris Rigg looked out of his depth at this level and needs protection so he doesn't lose his confidence. Bryan Brobbey and Wilson Isidor lacked the speed, skill, ideas and ability to execute while Granit Xhaka unfortunately had a poor game by his standards. In reality, we were lucky to get away with a draw but it is amazing to be sat in seventh place. We will bounce back (though the next game is going to be a massive challenge).
Colin: Leggy, but we can forgive them. To have 28 points and be unbeaten at home is amazing. Take a bow Regis and the lads.
Chris: Thought we were lucky. Leeds dominated the second half but on the plus point, we showed character and with players on Afcon duty, this was a good point in the end.
Gordon: Sunderland missed the physicality of Ballard. We still created a few good chances but just can't seem to take them when they come. How many times are we going to hit the woodwork this season? We can't complain with our points tally so far although we could do with some firepower up front.
Leeds fans
Stephen: A storming performance. Soaked up the early pressure from Sunderland before controlling much of the first half. Statistically dominated the second period including the crucial goals scored column. Dominic Calvert- Lewin had a superb all-round game capped off with finishing the move for the equaliser. A goal for the ages! With each passing match in the current unbeaten run, the general pattern of play across the team is becoming more accomplished.
Alasdair: Very good point away. A superb team goal and DCL delivers again! Brenden Aaronson has taken a lot of flack from some of the home support this year but he delivered a man of the match performance. Well done lad - keep it up.
Wayne: It's a good point all things considered after being 1-0 down but the way the first 30 minutes of the second half went, I'm a tad disappointed we didn't win. Nice to see 20 points on the board before the halfway stage. Seven points above 18th with a 10-plus goal difference on West Ham is not a bad place to be. We are five unbeaten and are now picking points up on the road. Elland Road is where it happens for us.
Thomas: I think Leeds will be kicking themselves as they let Sunderland off the hook. The second-half performance was exceptional and they should have taken the three points. I think Daniel Farke should have used his substitutes in the final 15 minutes as you could see both teams were out on their feet. Fans will hope Joe Rodon's injury isn't too serious as he been pivotal in their recent improvement.
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