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Sunderland fan banned for inciting Newcastle United fans with horse mask
Sunderland supporter Jackson Adams is handed a three-year ban from attending matches after trying to incite Newcastle fans during a pitch invasion.
Jul 15, 16:09
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Connor Wickham eager for Sunderland momentum following derby win
Connor Wickham reveals that he is eager for Sunderland to build on their derby win over Newcastle.
Apr 8, 16:34
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Billy Jones: 'We have to kick on from Newcastle United win'
Sunderland defender Billy Jones is adamant that his side have to kick on from their victory over Newcastle United to retain their Premier League status for next season.
Apr 7, 19:57
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Mike Williamson: 'Players care about Sunderland defeat'
Mike Williamson insists that the Newcastle United players do care about losing to Sunderland in Sunday's Wear-Tyne derby.
Apr 7, 11:53
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
John Carver: 'Defeat to Sunderland will define my spell in charge'
Newcastle United manager John Carver believes that his side's 1-0 derby defeat to Sunderland will define his reign at the helm of the Magpies.
Apr 6, 15:34
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Daryl Janmaat: 'Newcastle United were too negative'
Newcastle United defender Daryl Janmaat admits that the team were "too negative" in their Tyne-Wear derby defeat to Sunderland.
Apr 6, 15:16
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
John Carver defends Tim Krul over Jermain Defoe incident
John Carver says that Tim Krul's passion for Newcastle cannot be questioned, after he was pictured congratulating Sunderland's Jermain Defoe on his Tyne-Wear derby goal.
Apr 6, 10:51
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Dick Advocaat praises Sunderland fans
Dick Advocaat hails the atmosphere at the Stadium of Light on Sunday as Sunderland beat Newcastle United.
Apr 6, 09:09
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
John O'Shea elated with "historic" Wear-Tyne derby victory
Sunderland defender John O'Shea believes that his side's win over Newcastle United is a huge moment in the club's history as well as their battle against relegation.
Apr 6, 02:17
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
John Carver: 'Newcastle United could get relegated'
John Carver warns Newcastle that relegation is certainly a possibility unless they start picking up much-needed victories.
Apr 5, 21:19
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Jamie Carragher slams Tim Krul over Jermain Defoe banter
Sky Sports pundit Jamie Carragher berates Tim Krul for congratulating Jermain Defoe for his wondergoal that helped Sunderland clinch the bragging rights over Newcastle.
Apr 5, 20:31
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Sunderland legend backs Dick Advocaat long-term appointment
Former Sunderland chairman Niall Quinn hopes that Dick Advocaat will earn a long-term contract on Wearside after beating local rivals Newcastle United.
Apr 5, 20:14
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Tim Krul plays down Jermain Defoe incident
Newcastle goalkeeper Tim Krul defends himself after congratulating Sunderland striker Jermain Defoe for the goal that settled the Wear-Tyne derby.
Apr 5, 19:38
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
John Carver blasts "abysmal" Newcastle United after Wear-Tyne derby defeat
Newcastle United manager John Carver launches into scathing criticism of his players following their 1-0 defeat away at bitter rivals Sunderland on Easter Sunday.
Apr 5, 19:00
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Dick Advocaat: 'Jermain Defoe volley should have counted for two goals'
Sunderland manager Dick Advocaat jokingly claims that Jermain Defoe's match-winning strike in Easter Sunday's Wear-Tyne derby should have counted for two goals.
Apr 5, 18:49
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Jermain Defoe: 'Wear-Tyne derby winner one of my best goals'
Sunderland striker Jermain Defoe describes his goal in Easter Sunday's 1-0 derby win against Newcastle United as 'one of the best' goals that he has ever scored.
Apr 5, 18:40

The Match

Player Ratings

Sports Mole rates the performances of those involved in Sunderland's 1-0 win at home to local rivals Newcastle United.

Analysis

Sports Mole takes a closer look at Sunderland's vital 1-0 win at home to local rivals Newcastle.

Match Report

Sunderland triumph in the Wear-Tyne derby as Jermain Defoe's first-half volley gives the Black Cats a 1-0 victory over Newcastle United at the Stadium of Light.

Live Commentary

Take a look back at Sunderland's 1-0 win at home to Newcastle in the Premier League with Sports Mole's minute-by-minute report.

HT Report

Sunderland lead Newcastle United 1-0 at the break of the Wear-Tyne derby at the Stadium of Light, thanks to Jermain Defoe's goal on the stroke of half time.

Team News

Sunderland manager Dick Advocaat makes three changes to his side ahead of the Wear-Tyne derby at the Stadium of Light as Wes Brown is ruled out through injury.

Preview

Sports Mole previews the Tyne-Wear derby between Sunderland and Newcastle United at the Stadium of Light.

Build-up
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Dick Advocaat: 'Tyne-Wear derby like a cup final'
Sunderland manager Dick Advocaat describes their Tyne-Wear derby against Newcastle United as a 'cup final'.
Apr 4, 14:53
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Dick Advocaat: 'Lee Cattermole will start against Newcastle United'
Sunderland boss Dick Advocaat confirms that Lee Cattermole will start for his side against Newcastle United after missing the last two matches through suspension.
Apr 4, 05:32
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
John Carver eyeing derby revenge against Sunderland
Newcastle United boss John Carver is determined to avenge his side's recent derby defeats to Sunderland after being infuriated by Paolo Di Canio's celebration in 2013.
Apr 4, 04:53
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Newcastle United's John Carver vows not to get "outworked" by Sunderland
Newcastle United boss John Carver is determined to make sure that his team are not "outworked" by Sunderland on Sunday.
Apr 3, 11:06
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Sunderland's Jermain Defoe: 'Pressure is on Newcastle United to win'
Sunderland striker Jermain Defoe believes that the pressure is on Newcastle United to win Sunday's Wear-Tyne derby due to their recent poor record.
Apr 3, 09:24
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Jonas Gutierrez: 'We must not underestimate Sunderland'
Jonas Gutierrez believes that Newcastle United will be punished if they underestimate Sunderland in Sunday's Tyne-Wear derby.
Apr 3, 05:18
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Ayoze Perez: Tyne-Wear derby will be a "special game"
Newcastle United striker Ayoze Perez admits that it will be a "special game" for the team when they face Sunderland in the Premier League.
Apr 1, 15:12
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Sunderland's Wes Brown 'out of Wear-Tyne derby with knee injury'
Sunderland defender Wes Brown will reportedly miss this Sunday's Wear-Tyne derby as he has been unable to train since suffering a knee injury against West Ham.
Apr 1, 10:29
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Moussa Sissoko: 'We must end losing run against Sunderland'
Newcastle United midfielder Moussa Sissoko insists that his side have to end their four-match losing run against Sunderland in the Wear-Tyne derby.
Mar 31, 20:20
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Duncan Watmore eager to make Premier League debut in Wear-Tyne derby
Sunderland winger Duncan Watmore admits that it would be "unbelievable" for him to make his Premier League debut against Newcastle United in the Wear-Tyne derby.
Mar 31, 19:44
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Mike Williamson plays down Tyne-Wear derby form
Mike Williamson insists that recent results in the Tyne-Wear derby will not have an impact on Newcastle United ahead of Sunday's meeting with Sunderland.
Mar 31, 19:39
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Mike Williamson: 'Form will count for nothing in Wear-Tyne derby clash'
Newcastle United defender Mike Williamson insists that form will count for very little in his side's Wear-Tyne derby clash against Sunderland.
Mar 28, 02:16
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Jack Rodwell: Victory over Newcastle United "would be massive"
Jack Rodwell insists that every player in the Sunderland camp "is buzzing" ahead of the upcoming derby clash against Newcastle United.
Mar 27, 07:37
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Jack Rodwell eagerly anticipating Wear-Tyne derby clash
Sunderland midfielder Jack Rodwell feels that he and his teammates can use the atmosphere in the Wear-Tyne derby to guide their side to a first win in eight matches.
Mar 27, 02:15
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Jermain Defoe excited for derby clash with Newcastle United next week
Jermain Defoe tells Sunderland fans to get behind the team in the Tyne-Wear derby next week.
Mar 26, 05:34
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1Liverpool14112129111835
2Chelsea1594235181731
3Arsenal1585229151429
4Manchester CityMan City158342721627
5Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest157441918125
6Aston Villa157442323025
7Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton156632522324
8Bournemouth157352320324
9Brentford157263128323
10Fulham156542220223
11Tottenham HotspurSpurs1562731191220
12Newcastle UnitedNewcastle155551921-220
13Manchester UnitedMan Utd155461918119
14West Ham UnitedWest Ham155372028-818
15Everton143561421-714
16Leicester CityLeicester153572130-914
17Crystal Palace152761420-613
18Ipswich TownIpswich151681427-139
19Wolverhampton WanderersWolves1523102338-159
20Southampton1512121131-205


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