Sunderland's rout of Newcastle keeps Poyet on course for a miracle
If the successive 2-1 away wins at Newcastle seemed a remarkable achievement for Sunderland under Peter Reid, hammering the Magpies 3-0 at St James' Park two seasons running belongs to the world of football fantasy.
But however often Sunderland supporters pinch themselves to check they are not dreaming, the result remains: Newcastle United 0-3 Sunderland.
For the first time in nearly a century, the margin of away victories in Tyne-Wear derbies has been at least three goals from one season to the next. Continue Reading...