A Sunderland fan lets off a red flare in the stands following the team's victory over Newcastle United

Sunderland's victory over Newcastle United in the Wear-Tyne derby came in front of a raucous and hostile crowd at the Stadium of Light.

The first Premier League clash between the two sides in nine years was heavily anticipated and while the game perhaps didn't live up to its billing, with a lack of goalmouth action at both ends, the Wearsiders won't be complaining after coming away with a 1-0 win.

Nick Woltemade's own goal a minute after the restart proved to be the difference between the two sides on a day filled with tension.

Newcastle players had been met with the usual boos and jeers when their bus turned up at the Stadium of Light, with dozens of Black Cats fans waiting at the e

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