It was another tough afternoon for Newcastle players in the Tyne-Wear derby
Newcastle celebrate Anthony Gordon's opening goal against Sunderland. Pic: Iain Buist
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Newcastle United were beaten 2-1 in the Tyne-Wear derby after throwing away the lead at St James' Park
Anthony Gordon fired Newcastle ahead after shimmying his way around Luke O'Nien before burying the ball into the bottom corner from the edge of the six-yard box with 10 minutes gone after Nick Woltmade cashed in on an awful pass from the Sunderland man.
The Magpies were dealt a blow when Sven Botman went off with a head injury and was replaced by Malick Thiaw early in the second half. Sunderland equalised soon after leaving the nerves jangling around St James' Park.
From the corner, Aaron Ramsdale pushed the ball away in unconvincing manner with Trai Hume clipping the ball back towards goal. Habib Diarra tried to nudge it home with Dan Burn clearing before youngster Talbi hooked home to level the game up before the hour mark.
Le Fee was allowed time and freedom in the box with both Burn and Thiaw rooted to the spot. Brian Brobbey's first effort hit Ramsdale but three defenders around him froze with Livramento also making it easy for the Dutchman to stab home in the 90th minute.
Here's how Newcastle fared against the Wearsiders:
Aaron Ramsdale 4
Still scarred from Barca nightmare, he flapped at things in the second half. Paving the way for the Wearsiders to take control.
Kieran Trippier 6
Started well but ultimately ran out of steam. Put in seven crosses but the pace of the game became too much for him.
Sven Botman 7
Dealt well with Sunderland pressure in the first half. Unlucky to clip the post just before the break but suffered injury agony as he went off with head injury early in the second half.
Dan Burn 4
Could not live with Brobbey. Looked exhausted in closing stages. Rooted to the spot for Sunderland winner.
Lewis Hall 7
One of the better performers for Newcastle
Joelinton 6
Another to run out of steam. Started well, but unfortunately overran.
Jacob Ramsey 5
Stepped off the gas in second half.
Nick Woltemade 8
Set up the opener and was on song throughout. Passed with purpose and helped control the midfield. A baffling move to take him off just after the hour.
Harvey Barnes 4
Ineffective on the day. No crosses and did not manage a shot on target. Struggled before seeing his number come up.
Anthony Elanga 5
Caused one or two problems but sent a header over and fired into the side netting when Newcastle were on top.
Anthony Gordon 7
Grabbed the opener to raise the roof but was wasteful in the second half.
Subs
Malick Thiaw 3 (for Botman 54)
Jacob Murphy 4 (for Elanga 64)
Tino Livramento 3 (for Trippier 64)
Joe Willock 4 (for Woltemade 64)
William Osula (for Barnes 76)
Yoane Wissa (for Gordon 89)