CONCERN for Leeds as This WORRISOME Farke STATS Against Sunderland Spells DOOM for Leeds Ahead of Sunderland Clash…

Daniel Farke’s Sunderland Conundrum: Can the Leeds United Boss Break His Winless Streak?

Leeds United’s recent slip-up has allowed Sheffield United to usurp them at the top of the Championship table, and Daniel Farke’s side will be looking to reclaim their position with a win over Sunderland on Monday night. However, Farke’s record against the Black Cats is a cause for concern, with the German boss yet to taste victory against them.

Farke’s winless streak against Sunderland stretches back to his time at Norwich City, where he faced the Black Cats twice during the 2017-18 season. On both occasions, Farke’s side failed to emerge victorious, with a 3-1 loss at Carrow Road followed by a 1-1 draw at the Stadium of Light.

Since taking the reins at Leeds United, Farke has faced Sunderland on three further occasions, but his luck has yet to change. Last season’s 1-0 loss at the Stadium of Light was followed by a 0-0 draw at Elland Road in April 2024. This season’s encounter saw Leeds throw away a 2-1 victory, with Illan Meslier’s howler gifting Sunderland a 2-2 draw.

Farke’s inability to beat Sunderland is a statistic that will not have gone unnoticed by the Leeds United faithful. With the Championship promotion battle heating up, Farke’s side cannot afford to drop points against their rivals. Monday’s clash against Sunderland presents Farke with the perfect opportunity to break his winless streak and reassert Leeds United’s dominance at the top of the table.

Sunderland, however, will not be pushovers. Regis Le Bris’s side has been in impressive form of late, with a talented young squad boasting the likes of Jobe Bellingham, Chris Rigg, and Anthony Patterson. The Black Cats will be looking to capitalize on Leeds United’s recent slip-up and further dent their promotion hopes.

As Farke prepares to face Sunderland for the fifth time in his managerial career, he will be aware of the significance of this encounter. A win would not only break his winless streak against the Black Cats but also re-establish Leeds United’s position at the top of the Championship table. The pressure is on Farke to deliver, and Monday’s clash against Sunderland promises to be a thrilling encounter.