A banner day for Regis Le Bris and Sunderland will prove a new challenge for their Wear-Tyne derby rivals as Eddie Howe and Newcastle were dropped 1-0 by the Black Cats at the Stadium of Light.

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Newcastle United legend Alan Shearer branded his former club 'pathetic' and 'dreadful' after their 1-0 Wear-Tyne Derby defeat to Sunderland, criticising Eddie Howe's team selection

There are signs Newcastle are close to clicking into top gear. There have been signs all season, though. The next step is to consistently piece it together across a full 90 minutes and turning good performances into wins.

Eddie Howe expecting heated Wear-Tyne clash with Sunderland: ‘It’s the most intense derby’ - North-east rivals Newcastle and Sunderland meet for the first time in the Premier League in nearly a decade

Newcastle United were beaten 1-0 by Sunderland at the Stadium of Light in their crunch Premier League showdown, and Alan Shearer has hammered his beloved side for their display

Newcastle, Liverpool and England legend Kevin Keegan has named the player he would sign if he were managing in football today, while praising Eddie Howe for his "profound" impact at St James' Park. The 74-year-old,