Sunderland recreate Newcastle team photo after 'special' derby win
Summary
Sunderland won the Premier League Tyne-Wear derby against Newcastle, with Nick Woltemade scoring an own goal to secure the victory. To celebrate, Sunderland recreated a team photo similar to one taken by Newcastle after their previous FA Cup win. This win continues Sunderland's strong performance in the league this season.Key Facts
- Sunderland won against Newcastle with a 1-0 score in the Premier League Tyne-Wear derby.
- A Newcastle player, Nick Woltemade, accidentally scored the own goal that led to Sunderland's win.
- Sunderland recreated a team photo to mimic Newcastle's celebration from a prior FA Cup win in 2024.
- Defender Dan Ballard was the only player to start in both the current and 2024 matches between these teams.
- Sunderland has 26 points from 16 games in the Premier League this season, their best start since 2000-01.
- The team is seventh in the league and has not lost any home games so far this season.
- Sunderland is unbeaten in their last 10 league matches against Newcastle, with seven wins and three draws.
- Newcastle's last league win against Sunderland was in August 2011.
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