Calvert-Lewin extends scoring run while Leeds secure draw against Sunderland

Dominic Calvert-Lewin netted for the sixth straight Premier League match as Leeds managed a 1-1 stalemate with Sunderland at the Stadium of Light on Sunday, preventing the hosts from climbing into the top five.

Simon Adingra gave the Black Cats the advantage before the break, yet the prolific Calvert-Lewin equalised shortly after the restart to help Leeds widen their gap from the drop zone.

Sunderland remain unbeaten at home since returning to the elite division, though they have suffered from losing six squad members to the Africa Cup of Nations.

Adingra featured prominently for Ivory Coast in their triumphant AFCON campaign on home turf last year, but missed out on selection this time around.

The ex-Brighton winger proved vital for Sunderland, bending in his debut strike for the team off a superb pass from Granit Xhaka in the 28th minute.

Brian Brobbey nodded a shot onto the bar during added time in the opening half, missing an opportunity to extend Sunderland's advantage.

Leeds dominated much of the first half despite the scoreline and came out strongly after the interval.

Calvert-Lewin finished off Brenden Aaronson's driven delivery for his eighth strike this term, with seven arriving in his most recent six outings.

The ex-Everton forward's sharp finishing has been crucial in steering Leeds away from danger and securing manager Daniel Farke's position.

The coach faced potential sacking before an unbeaten streak of five matches lifted Leeds seven points above the relegation places.

Sunderland passed up a chance to overtake Manchester United and Chelsea, settling for seventh spot and trailing the top four by only four points.