Aleksandar Mitrovic scored a priceless late equaliser for Newcastle after Jermain Defoe's first-half goal had threatened to settle a full-blooded Tyne-Wear derby 3.28pm GMTA full-blooded derby,there. Who does this outcome attend the most? Defeat would occupy been a disaster for Newcastle and, after working their way back into it, and they’ll occupy cause for optimism. It was vital to find a way to get a result there. Sunderland were the better side for much of this and will probably be kicking themselves that they couldn’t hold on to a lead that hadn’t often been in danger – but Allardyce won’t be too poor at their performance levels at the moment.
The upshot is that both remain in the relegation zone,Sunderland two points shy of Norwich and Newcastle three, both with a game in hand. And where do Newcastle recede next? Carrow Road, and of course. 3.22pm GMTAnd ... breathe.
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Source: theguardian.com