Sunderland remain bottom after drab draw against Leeds

Sunderland remain bottom of the Premier League table after a 0-0 draw against Leeds at home extended their winless run in the top-flight to six games.

Brian Brobbey, featuring for the first time since September 20, came closest to breaking the deadlock but had his effort quickly smothered by James Trafford after racing through on goal in the first half.

Leeds striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin was a doubt heading into the fixture but started the game. A risk, by Daniel Farke's own admission, which almost paid off when he went down in the area but claims for a penalty were quickly waved away.

VAR checked and cleared the incident and decided Robin Roefs got a hand to the ball, despite the Leeds forward getting to the ball first.

Former Newcastle midfielder Sean Longstaff, who was greeted by boos at the Stadium of Light, was twice denied in the latter stages after Roefs tipped one shot wide and the other was blocked on the line.

The draw means Regis Le Bris' side remain bottom of the table, while a point takes Leeds up into seventh.

Weather warnings were in place across northern parts of England and Scotland over the weekend for Storm Boelo, including Sunderland which had an amber warning for wind until 9pm on Sunday night.

Given the poor weather conditions, Sunderland posted a statement on social media just over four hours before kick-off confirming the game would be going ahead, with the club advising supporters to "take extra care" on their way to the ground.

A windswept Daniel Farke was pictured among the arrivals at the ground as powerful gusts swirled around Wearside and on the pitch during the match.

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