Sunderland sharpen derby win with viral jibes at Newcastle United and Sam Fender | OneFootball

Sunderland moved swiftly to twist the knife after their Tyne-Wear derby win, needling Newcastle United with viral social media posts. According to Sunderland Echo, the club seized the moment online within minutes of full-time.

Newcastle had struck first at St James’s Park through Anthony Gordon, but Sunderland turned it around after the break to take all three points. The comeback extended Newcastle’s winless Premier League run against their rivals to 11 matches.

Frustration on Tyneside has intensified, with scrutiny returning to Eddie Howe after back-to-back derby defeats. That represents a shift from the optimism that followed his Carabao Cup triumph, and supporters now appear split on the team’s direction.

Sunderland updated their cover image across platforms to a shot of the away end celebrating inside St James’s Park, complete with a banner name-checking Eddie Howe and his black-and-white army. The upload drew a swift reaction online.

They also posted Brian Brobbey’s winner set to Sam Fender’s Rein Me In, with Olivia Dean featuring, a pointed nod to the singer’s Newcastle allegiance. The clip quickly gained traction.

Attention now turns to Newcastle’s response. Howe said he is fully committed, admitted disappointment in himself and his delivery over the last week, called the Barcelona game very tough and this even tougher, and stressed he protects his players, adding the next few days would be painful.

Source: Sunderland Echo