Just as Leeds looked set to celebrate a statement victory, a horrendous error from goalkeeper Illan Meslier allowed substitute Alan Browne to pounce and secure the point that keeps Sunderland clear at the top of the Championship.
Along the way a crowd of 41,769 were thoroughly entertained by the River Wear and Régis Le Bris received a reminder that his exciting young Sunderland side remain a work in progress, while the pressure on Daniel Farke was eased by some wonderful wing play from Willy Gnonto.
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