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Live updates from St James’ Park as rivals Newcastle and Sunderland face off.
Régis Le Bris has just spoken to the media. Here are the best quotes:
On the win: “It’s a big achievement winning two derbies in one year.”
On the response: “The team reacted well to going one down. It was important to stay in the game.”
On what it means: “This win means a lot for us as a team and the fans.”
On his best day as Sunderland coach: “This is definitely an important one.”
On consistency: “Consistency in this league is key.”
On the bigger picture: “We have our own story and pathway.”
On identity: “We are not Newcastle. We are Sunderland.”
On the project: “It wasn’t easy to keep the identity, but this is the case.”
On enjoying the moment: “It’s important we enjoy today.”
On Brobbey: “This week he was on another level during training.”
On the team: “It’s a collective. It’s not about individuals.”
On turning point: “We felt it was possible to hurt their defence.”
On celebrations: “In your career it’s rare these sorts of feelings – this one is really important.”
On composure: “I tried to stay calm when we conceded.”
On crowd trouble: “The fight should only be on the pitch.”
Eddie Howe has just spoken to the media. Here are the best quotes:
On the result: “Very, very painful… most of all painful for our supporters.”
On accountability: “I’ve got little to use as an excuse. I understand why we will be criticised.”
On the team’s reaction: “Desperately disappointed in ourselves – all we can do is come back stronger.”
On his position: “I’m fully committed to the job, but I’m disappointed in my delivery.”
On the week: “Today is even tougher than Barcelona… it’s going to be a tough, painful next few days.”
On the goals conceded: “Two really poor goals to concede.”
On defensive issues: “That’s not been a one-off for us – we’ve defended poorly since the turn of the year.”
On losing control: “We lost the control of the game that we had in the first half.”
On what needs to change: “There has to be an upturn in our consistency.”
On dropped points: “[22] is an incredible amount of points to drop from winning positions.”
On mentality: “We’ve become passive and not reactive.”
On the fans’ reaction: “My first thought as the leader is to front it up and absorb it. I’ve got no issue with it.”
On the derby defeats: “They were two must-win games.”
On emotions: “I’m feeling all sorts of emotions.”
On the bigger picture: “Every transfer window is so important.”
On last summer: “Last summer was tough to say the least – the hardest transfer window I’ve ever had.”
On momentum: “The rules have made it very difficult for that momentum to go with the speed it originally did.”
On standards: “It’s unacceptable and we have to do better.”
Eddie Howe has just spoken to the media. Here are the best quotes:
On the result: “Very, very painful… most of all painful for our supporters.”
On accountability: “I’ve got little to use as an excuse. I understand why we will be criticised.”
On the team’s reaction: “Desperately disappointed in ourselves – all we can do is come back stronger.”
On his position: “I’m fully committed to the job, but I’m disappointed in my delivery.”
On the week: “Today is even tougher than Barcelona… it’s going to be a tough, painful next few days.”
On the goals conceded: “Two really poor goals to concede.”
On defensive issues: “That’s not been a one-off for us – we’ve defended poorly since the turn of the year.”
On losing control: “We lost the control of the game that we had in the first half.”
On what needs to change: “There has to be an upturn in our consistency.”
On dropped points: “[22] is an incredible amount of points to drop from winning positions.”
On mentality: “We’ve become passive and not reactive.”
On the fans’ reaction: “My first thought as the leader is to front it up and absorb it. I’ve got no issue with it.”
On the derby defeats: “They were two must-win games.”
On emotions: “I’m feeling all sorts of emotions.”
On the bigger picture: “Every transfer window is so important.”
On last summer: “Last summer was tough to say the least – the hardest transfer window I’ve ever had.”
On momentum: “The rules have made it very difficult for that momentum to go with the speed it originally did.”
On standards: “It’s unacceptable and we have to do better.”
And it’s derby-day delight for Sunderland! They do the double over Newcastle once more and overtake their bitter rivals in the Premier League table. Gordon opened the scoring for the hosts in the first half, but the second period was all Sunderland as Talbi and Brobbey scored to keep the bragging rights in Sunderland until next season. It’s a heartbreaking week for Eddie Howe and his side, but it’s derby-day delight for the second time this season for Regis Le Bris. Stay tuned for both managers’ reactions here.
Time is running out for Newcastle to snatch a draw at St. James’.
We will have seven added minutes to end the game here, albeit having already played four extra. It’s now or never for Newcastle.
OFF: Brobbey, Talbi
ON: Mayenda, Mandava
BRIAN BROBBEY has just written his name into Sunderland folklore! He’s been a threat all game, and Sunderland have looked like the only team who would score in these final ten minutes. Le Fée does brilliantly to make his way into the penalty area via the touchline, and he squares it to Brobbey. Brobbey’s first effort is saved by Ramsdale, but the rebound falls back to the Dutchman, who pokes it home to make it 2-1!
OFF: Gordon
ON: Wissa
Sunderland have a chance to snatch all three points here.
OFF: Diarra
ON: Le Fée
It’s set up to be a very nervy finish for Newcastle and their fans. It’s all Sunderland right now, and the home side can’t seem to get out of their own half.
Alderete is booked for halting the Newcastle counter-attack. The Magpies are on the back foot here though.
OFF: Barnes
ON: Osula
Osula replaces Harvey Barnes amid all the chaos.
Thiaw’s header has been disallowed as the offside Murphy was impeding Ellborg’s line of sight. That’s a real blow for Newcastle and Eddie Howe.
And Thiaw scores for Newcastle! The German meets Hall’s corner delivery from close range to head home and restore Newcastle’s advantage amid a flurry of players.
It’s another corner for the visitors. The Newcastle players are looking rather nervy at the moment.
Murphy’s first involvement wins a corner for his side, as his swerving shot is parried away by Ellborg.
OFF: Trippier, Woltemade, Elanga
ON: Livramento, Willock, Murphy
It’s all Sunderland now. Xhaka’s swerving shot takes a deflection off of Ramsey for another Sunderland corner. Xhaka to deliver.
And it’s an equaliser for Sunderland! All of Newcastle’s hard work undone in a second as Talbi pokes it home from close range. Ramsdale parries the corner kick back into the dagner zone and Hume strikes it goalwards. It’s blocked, and the rebound is blocked again, before the ball falls to Talbi in the six-yard box to poke it home. Parity is restored here, and it’s all to play for in the derby!
That’s another good chance for Sunderland. Rigg beats his man and manages to strike one goalwards, but Ramsdale parries it away for a corner.
OFF: Botman
ON: Thiaw
The injured Botman makes way for Thiaw.
This will be a worry for Newcastle. Sven Botman has been down on the grass receiving treatment for the last few minutes. It is unclear if he will be able to continue.
Sunderland have started this second half on the front foot, and are taking the fight to Newcastle. Newcastle need to calm the game down here, or all their hard work from the first half could be quickly undone.
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