Publisher's Synopsis
Sunderland Newcastle. Newcastle Sunderland. North-east giants. Detested opponents.
Sunderland: League champions six times. Newcastle: four. Could well stay that way! 1-0 Sunderland.
As for that 1973 FA Cup final, beating Leeds, Jim Montgomery's save... 1955 is a long time ago now, eh?. 2-0 Sunderland.
Three derby wins in a row! What was that scoreline again? 3-0 Sunderland.
You get the picture. But there are two sides to every story.
Newcastle: Fairs Cup winners in 1969. A full 16 seasons in Europe. Sunderland: not so well travelled, are we? 1-0 Newcastle.
St. James' Park. Centre of the city. The Stadium of Light? Pah! 2-0 Newcastle.
Jackie Milburn. Kevin Keegan. Alan Shearer. Marco Gabbiadini? 3-0 Newcastle.
You decide.
