Brian Brobbey struck a 90th-minute winner as Sunderland completed a Premier League double over Newcastle United with a 2-1 victory at St James' Park. The substitute Enzo Le Fée teed up the goal after cutting the ball back from the byline, with Brobbey initially denied by Aaron Ramsdale before converting the rebound. The result consigned Eddie Howe's side to one of their most chastening afternoons in recent memory.
Newcastle had taken an early lead through Anthony Gordon in the 10th minute after Luke O'Nien's misplaced pass gifted the ball to Nick Woltemade, who set up the forward. Sunderland, despite being without several first-choice defenders, grew into the game and equalised through Chemsdine Talbi following a corner. Ramsdale parried Trai Hume's half-volley, and Talbi stabbed home from close range.
The match was briefly halted in the 52nd minute after reports that Sunderland's Lutsharel Geertruida had been racially abused by fans. The Premier League confirmed it is investigating the incident. Pre-match skirmishes between rival supporters also marred the occasion.
Newcastle, still reeling from a 7-2 Champions League defeat in Barcelona, were missing Sandro Tonali and saw Sven Botman forced off with a head injury. They thought they had retaken the lead when Malick Thiaw headed home a corner, but the goal was disallowed for Jacob Murphy's obstruction of goalkeeper Melker Ellborg.
Sunderland's victory, which moves them above Newcastle into 11th in the table, was built on a disciplined defensive display and Brobbey's physical dominance. Régis Le Bris's side have now extended their unbeaten derby run to 11 league games.
