Why Regis Le Bris was left 'really frustrated' after Sunderland's defeat at Sheffield United

Sunderland head coach Regis Le Bris bemoaned their lack of cutting edge after losing away to promotion rivals Sheffield United.

Both teams had a player sent off in the closing stages of the first half of the Bramall Lane clash last night, with Sunderland’s Chris Mepham followed by United defender Harry Souttar.

Black Cats winger Patrick Roberts had a penalty saved and the visitors were left to rue that miss when midfielder Tom Davies, who has battled back from lengthy injury lay-offs, grabbed a late winner for the Blades to send them top of the Championship.

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Le Bris said: “I think we did well. We played the game we wanted to play, really, and it was clear that we had to manage their possession because they wanted to play through, and I think after 10 minutes maybe this problem was solved.

“Then in possession, progressively, we were better and better and finally we dominated the game and created some chances. At the minute the problem we have, we can be dominant but we don’t kill the game when it’s possible.

“It was possible this evening because we are dominant and at the end we are really frustrated. I am really frustrated by the score and the outcome of the game because the reality is the number of points – zero points this evening.

“It was five points in five games before with the same dynamic or the same feeling at the end. We could have won, but in the end it’s not the case. So I’m frustrated.

“Obviously, we are young, obviously we need experience, but when it’s possible after six games like that, you have to win.”