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Habib Diarra Penalty Lifts Sunderland Past Leeds Amid Spot-Kick Storm

Sunderland reached 40 points with nine games left as Diarra’s second-half penalty, debated after Leeds were denied a first-half spot-kick, sealed a 1-0 win at Elland Road. It was Sunderland’s first away league victory since October. Leeds dominated possession but created little after the break, staying six points above the bottom three and facing nervy days watching rivals.