Daniel Farke was delighted to see Leeds United take a point at Sunderland but admitted to disappointment they did not become the first team to claim a Premier League victory at the Stadium of Light this season.

The Black Cats dominated the early stages, led through Simon Adringra, and could have had a second before half-time when Brian Brobbey headed against the crossbar.

But Leeds’ fortunes changed when they substituted the injured Joe Rodon immediately after the opener and changed formation. From there they dominated the game and especially the second half, with only Dominic Calvert-Lewin's seventh goal in six matches to show for it.

Asked what pleased him the most about the 1-1 draw, Farke replied: “That the unbeaten run continues, that we showed a great mentality again to come back from a losing position.

“No other team has come away with a better result here so far during this Premier League season, so it's definitely a good point.

“(And) the performance from minutes 30 on, because I think we dominated this game.

“Mood-wise, I'm a bit in between. I was not really happy with the first 30 minutes. Even without the injury I would have changed the base formation, perhaps even made a substitution during the first half.

“We got so much praise for our win last weekend (4-1 at home to Crystal Palace) when we scored four goals out of set-pieces.

CHRISTMAS CELEBRATIONS: Leeds United goalscorer Dominic Calvert-Lewin with Brenden Aaronson (left) and Jayden Bogle (right) (Image: Stu Forster/Getty Images)

placeholder image — CHRISTMAS CELEBRATIONS: Leeds United goalscorer Dominic Calvert-Lewin with Brenden Aaronson (left) and Jayden Bogle (right) (Image: Stu Forster/Getty Images)

“We waited way too much in the beginning of the game just for the situations, for a throw-in, corner kick, free kick or whatever. I think we forgot a bit to show the second part of our DNA – to dominate the ball, to be brave on the ball and proactive to take the game to the opponent's half and to create chances.

“This is what we did from minute 30 on. The goal, excellent team goal, was a consequence of this. We could have won this game if we had have been a bit more clinical in the opponent's box.

“No dancing tonight because it was definitely also possible to win.”

The only real downside was the injury to Rodon, now at great risk of ending his run of 104 consecutive league/play-off appearances.

NO DANCING: Daniel Farke, (Image: George Wood/Getty Images)

Rodon was on the wrong end of two heavy challenges, from Brobbey and Adingra, who scored without the pressure he would have expected from Rodon five minutes later.

“He wanted to stay on the pitch, but he got a hit on his ankle,” revealed Farke. “I think he also rolled his ankle and it's pretty swollen.

“I doubt he will be available for Liverpool (on New Year's Day) and the games before the FA Cup game.

“Straight after the game it doesn't look too good.”

Leeds' man of the match Brenden Aaronson revealed Farke produced an angry reaction at half-time.

“(The) coach is someone that's very relaxed but when he lays into us, you know something's up.

“That's the kind of reaction that we needed because I think it was a bit of a lackadaisical start.”

Manager Regis Le Bris admitted Sunderland struggled when Leeds changed from 3-4-1-2 to 4-1-4-1.

"We started well, scored, we had the opportunity to score the second goal and the game shifted after the injury for Rodon," he said. "We struggled to find the best references for the build-up and the pressing.”