Leeds manager Daniel Farke was “heartbroken” after Illan Meslier’s last-gasp mistake handed Sunderland a 2-2 draw in a pulsating Sky Bet Championship encounter. A costly mistake from Meslier gifted the Black Cats an equaliser in the dying seconds of stoppage time as Alan Browne’s attempted cross brushed off Junior Firpo’s head and the ball bounced past the goalkeeper as he tried to collect it.

ILLAN MESLIER dropped an almighty clanger as Leeds blew two points at the death against Sunderland. Daniel Farke’s side looked set for a comeback victory thanks to Junior Firpo’s first goal in 18

Leeds, Leeds are falling apart again… Daniel Farke’s side had the game won, a streetwise smash-and-grab on the road that would move them level on points with Sunderland at the top of the table and then disaster struck.

Leeds United boss Daniel Farke revealed just how devastated Illan Meslier was following his error in their 2-2 draw against Sunderland. Speaking to the BBC, Farke said the Whites' shot-stopper was "more or less" in tears in the dressing room, with the late mistake costing the visitors two points at the Stadium of Light.

Daniel Farke's side looked set to take all three points at the Stadium of Light - before Illan Meslier's 96th minute howler handed the hosts a share of the spoils

Leeds players were left with their heads in their hands as they looked towards their No 1 as Sunderland celebrated a result that could prove to be priceless amid the battle for promotion. It was Alan Browne who was the one claiming the goal, with Irish midfielder's hopeful pass seeming as though it would float kindly into arms of Meslier.

Leeds players console Illan Meslier after late error

Regis Le Bris is looking forward to a reunion with Illan Meslier when Sunderland host Leeds United in the Championship at the Stadium of Light.