Sunderland defeated Newcastle United 1-0 in the Tyne-Wear derby at the Stadium of Light on Sunday. The result continues a period of difficulty for the visitors in this fixture. According to Sky Sports, the match remained goalless until the second half when the home side secured the win.
Newcastle United struggled to create significant chances against a disciplined Sunderland defence. The defeat leaves Newcastle in the bottom half of the Premier League table. Per The Guardian, supporters expressed frustration as the team failed to register a shot on target during the final 20 minutes of play.
Sunderland moved further away from the relegation zone following the three points. The victory marks their first home win against their rivals since 2015. Match statistics from ESPN indicate that Sunderland maintained 48 per cent possession throughout the contest. Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe described the performance as disappointing in a post-match interview. The club remains 13th in the standings after 29 matches played this season.
