Jamie Carragher was blown away by a "fantastic" Sunderland star, as the Black Cats completed a sensational double over rivals Newcastle United.
Sunderland complete Tyne-Wear double
Brian Brobbey’s last-gasp winner fired Sunderland to a famous derby double over Newcastle as they came from behind to win 2-1 at St James’ Park.
Trailing to Anthony Gordon’s early opener, the Black Cats levelled through Chemsdine Talbi, 12 minutes after the restart and then snatched victory at the death courtesy of Brobbey’s 90th-minute strike, his sixth goal of the season and just his side’s 10th in the Premier League away from home this season.
Four days after their Champions League dreams were ended in brutal fashion in Barcelona, the Magpies’ only focus was revenge for December’s 1-0 derby defeat at the Stadium of Light.
In the event, they slipped to an eighth loss in 11 league outings – a result which further damaged their hopes of securing European football for next season – and they have not beaten their arch rivals on Tyneside since October 2010.
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By contrast, the promoted Black Cats, who arrived at St James’ with a squad depleted by injuries, boosted their own chances of continental action as their remarkable first season back in the top flight took a further turn for the better.
Their afternoon was soured only when referee Anthony Taylor had to briefly halt play after reports of discriminatory abuse aimed at defender Lutsharel Geertruida from among a crowd of 52,253.
Carragher blown away by "fantastic" Brobbey
Brobbey is quickly becoming one of the toughest strikers to play against in the Premier League and instantly earned the praise of Liverpool legend Carragher as well as Sky Sports presenter Dave Jones.
The former Liverpool man dubbed the Dutchman "absolutely fantastic", whilst Jones went as far as to say that it was a "powerhouse performance."
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The forward was once again a thorn in Newcastle's side. Following his late winner, Brobbey has scored six goals for the season and is proving to be one of the most important signings of the campaign.
Of course, aside from the importance of defeating their rivals, his goal was also important for the standings. Having secured all three points, Sunderland have now leapfrogged Newcastle in the Premier League with seven games left to play.
It would be an incredible achievement to finish above their big-money rivals in their first season back in the top flight and may just be the start.
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Sunderland are well-stocked for the years ahead in the Premier League.
Summing up Sunderland's victory at full-time, Carragher said: "[It is] 10 years since they have played at St James' Park in the Premier League, and Newcastle just cannot beat Sunderland.
"What a moment for them, probably never dreamed in these last four or five years that they could beat Newcastle. Got up surprising through the play-offs last season, and to do the double over their biggest rivals, one of the best moments their young fans will remember."