Sunderland target Newcastle United and Sam Fender with viral derby taunts | OneFootball

Sunderland cashed in on their Tyne-Wear derby triumph by goading Newcastle United across social media, intensifying the fallout. Sunderland Echo reports that the club moved quickly online in the aftermath.

Anthony Gordon gave Newcastle an early lead at St James’s Park, but Sunderland overturned it after the interval to take all three points. The comeback extended Newcastle’s winless Premier League run against their rivals to 11 matches.

Soon after full-time, Sunderland changed their cover photo to a shot of the away end celebrating inside St James’s Park. The image included a banner reading “Eddie Howe’s black-and-white army”, a pointed nod towards the hosts.

They also posted Brian Brobbey’s winner soundtracked by Sam Fender’s Rein Me In, featuring Olivia Dean, a barbed choice given the singer’s Newcastle ties. The clip drew heavy engagement, underscoring Sunderland’s relish for the occasion.

On Tyneside, frustration has grown, with scrutiny on Eddie Howe after back-to-back derby losses and a sharp shift from the optimism that followed his Carabao Cup success. Howe said he remains fully committed, expressed disappointment in himself and his recent delivery, and stressed he will shield his players. He called the Barcelona game very tough and said this was tougher, adding it would be a painful few days as Newcastle consider their response.

Source: Sunderland Echo