Newcastle United were defeated 2-1 by Sunderland in the Tyne-Wear derby after surrendering the lead at St James' Park. Anthony Gordon put the hosts in front after weaving his way past Luke O'Nien before slotting the ball into the bottom corner from the edge of the six-yard box with 10 minutes gone after Nick Woltmade capitalised on a dreadful pass from the Sunderland man.
The Magpies suffered a setback when Sven Botman departed with a head injury and was substituted by Malick Thiaw early in the second half. Sunderland drew level shortly afterwards, leaving the atmosphere tense around St James' Park. From the corner, Aaron Ramsdale palmed the ball away unconvincingly with Trai Hume flicking the ball back towards goal. Habib Diarra attempted to nudge it home with Dan Burn clearing before youngster Talbi hooked home to restore parity before the hour mark.
Le Fee was afforded time and space in the box with both Burn and Thiaw static. Brian Brobbey's initial attempt struck Ramsdale but three defenders surrounding him froze with Livramento also making it straightforward for the Dutchman to prod home in the 90th minute.
Express Sport rates and slates the Newcastle players...
Still haunted by the Barca nightmare, he flapped at things in the second half. Setting the stage for the Wearsiders to seize control.
Started brightly but ultimately ran out of steam. Delivered seven crosses but the tempo of the game became too much for him.
Handled Sunderland pressure well in the first half. Unfortunate to strike the woodwork moments before the interval but endured injury heartbreak as he departed with a head knock early in the second period.
Failed to contain Brobbey. Appeared shattered in the closing moments. Static for Sunderland's decisive goal.
Among the best performers for Newcastle, as always.
Another who ran out of energy. Began promisingly, but regrettably lost control.
Eased off the accelerator in the second period.
Created the breakthrough and delivered throughout. Distributed with intent and contributed to midfield dominance. A puzzling decision to withdraw him shortly after the hour mark.
Ineffective. No crosses and failed to register a shot on target. Toiled before his substitution.
Generated occasional threat but directed a header skyward and struck the side netting when Newcastle held the upper hand.
Secured the opener to ignite the atmosphere but proved wasteful in the second period.