BBC Radio Newcastle's Sunderland commentator Nick Barnes says Sunday's game against Leeds United is the Black Cats' "biggest game of the season" yet because it is so vital they end their poor run in the Premier League.

"It's a a huge game, massive game," said Barnes. "We all know what's at stake in this game.

"Sunderland really do need to get something from the game on a number of levels so this now is the biggest game of the season."