SUNDERLAND have beaten bitter rivals Newcastle 1-0 to claim the bragging rights in the Tyne-Wear derby. Meanwhile, Tottenham were thrashed 3-0 at Nottingham Forest and Aston Villa came from behind

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For the first time in nine years, Sunderland and Newcastle United lock horns in the top flight for the 158th Tyne-Wear Derby

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Sunderland defeated Newcastle United at the Stadium of Light as one of the biggest derbies in the country returned to the Premier League. The two rivals faced off in the first Tyne-Wear league derby since a 1-1 draw at St James’ in March 2016, with Sunderland a point and two places above the Magpies.

35 mins: Off the post! The closest Newcastle have come as Spurs escape. A great run from Joelinton to evade Bentancur, and from the angle, he hits the foot of the post! The hosts can’t capitalise on the rebound, and the ball eventually ricochets into Vicario’s gloves!

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