A late howler by Leeds goalkeeper Illan Meslier gifted English Championship leaders Sunderland a point in a 2-2 draw on Friday with his coach describing it as a "sucker punch"....
Sunderland took advantage of defeats for West Brom and Blackburn to climb to the top of the Championship with a 2-0 win over Derby on Tuesday....
Regis Le Bris enjoyed a dream first home game in charge of Sunderland as the Black Cats thumped Sheffield Wednesday 4-0 to go second in the Championship on Sunday....
Sunderland announced on Monday they had sacked manager Michael Beale after just 12 games in charge at the English Championship club....
Mason Burstow's first goal for Sunderland inspired a 3-1 win over Stoke to ease the pressure on under-fire boss Michael Beale on Saturday....