Sunderland 1-0 Newcastle: Nick Woltemade’s nightmare own goal gifts Black Cats derby victory on Wearside
Nick Woltemade’s calamitous own goal was the difference in the derby as Sunderland beat rivals Newcastle 1-0 at the Stadium of Light.
The £69m signing from Stuttgart did not have a sniff at the other end but his 46th-minute header beyond his own goalkeeper was unstoppable. In what was the first Premier League meeting between the sides since 2016, Newcastle simply had no response.
It means Newcastle have lost their last four league games against Sunderland, the Black Cats now unbeaten in 10 against them in league competition. In a game of few chances, it was Regis Le Bris’ side who deserved the points for their endeavour.
Eddie Howe tried to change things off the bench but to no avail as resolute Sunderland defending kept them at bay. The Black Cats move up to seventh in the Premier League table, now four points clear of their rivals who find themselves down in 12th spot.
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