"You cannot describe [the feeling]. It was so painful [losing to Newcastle] for the players and for the fans so we felt we had let them down so we're delighted with this win. It prepared us more for today. We came in with more quality in this team, real leaders, we stuck in there, fought really hard and I thought we deserved the win."
"Nick Woltemade's own goal was enough to give Sunderland a memorable win over their rivals in the first Premier League Tyne-Wear derby since 2016 - and the hosts celebrated at full-time by recreating Newcastle's snap shot."
Sunderland won 1-0 over Newcastle in the first Premier League Tyne-Wear derby since 2016 via a Nick Woltemade own goal. The hosts recreated Newcastle's 2024 full-squad pitch photograph at full-time. Dan Ballard was the only Sunderland starter who had also started the 2024 FA Cup tie and the 2024 loss had been very painful for players and fans. Sunderland approached the match with added quality and leadership, fought hard, and earned the victory. Seventh-placed Sunderland have 26 points from 16 games, their best start at this stage since 2000-01, and remain unbeaten at the Stadium of Light.
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