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ANALYSIS: Sunderland 0 Leeds United 0 - Five things we learned

Sunderland were held to a frustrating 0–0 draw against Leeds United in the Premier League, with Régis Le Bris's side showing encouraging signs of improvement despite being unable to find a winning goal at the Stadium of Light.

28.10.26, 11:24 4 Minute Read

Luke O'Nien was outstanding in defence, while Nilson Angulo and Chris Rigg impressed in the wide positions, offering greater energy and a more natural attacking threat.

Although the result extended Sunderland's winless league run to six matches, the performance represented a step in the right direction.

However, with the crucial trip to Coventry City approaching this weekend, the Black Cats need to turn that improvement into three valuable points.

Here are five important lessons Régis Le Bris and his team must take from the draw.

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Keith Chapman

Keith Chapman

Editor

contributed to Sunderland's matchday programme from 2001-2016. Season ticket holder and supporter for over 40 years, Keith was one of the fans in one of the fleet of taxis home from Bristol Airport organised by Niall Quinn when he was Chairman of SAFC! Has also worked as a Programme Editor for Non-League, EFL and Premier League clubs since 2014.

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