Eddie Howe, Manager of Newcastle United, looks on during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Sunderland at St James' Park on March 22, 2026 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)placeholder image
Eddie Howe, Manager of Newcastle United, looks on during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Sunderland at St James' Park on March 22, 2026 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images) | Getty Images
Sunderland beat Newcastle United 2-1 in the Tyne-Wear derby in the Premier League.
Unacceptable. A result that should have consequences, but is unlikely to do so, from within, at least.
This was the day the grace ran dry. The day anything built up in the bank evaporated for the masses.
Despite taking the lead through Anthony Gordon, Newcastle United were deservedly beaten 2-1 by bitter rivals Sunderland, just days after a 7-2 embarrassment in Barcelona. This was the season formerly League One SAFC did the derby double over pitiful Newcastle United.
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