Newcastle misplaced 2-1 to Sunderland within the Premier League on Sunday and Magpies legend Alan Shearer was not impressed with their efficiency.
Newcastle gamers clap the followers after shedding at dwelling to Sunderland (Picture: Getty Photos)
Alan Shearer did not mince his phrases as he delivered a brutally frank evaluation of Newcastle United’s second-half show in opposition to Sunderland, labelling it as “pathetic” and “weak”. Eddie Howe’s workforce entered half-time with a 1-0 lead courtesy of Anthony Gordon’s strike within the tenth minute and had been the superior facet, with Sunderland posing little risk going ahead.
Nevertheless, the Black Cats emerged as a reworked workforce within the second half and dominated from the outset. They penned Newcastle into their very own half and located a well-deserved equaliser within the 57th minute, as Chemsdine Talbi slotted dwelling from close-range following a blocked effort by Brian Brobbey. Regardless of Regis Le Bris’ facet persevering with to dictate the sport, Newcastle believed that they had regained the lead when Malick Thiaw headed powerfully previous goalkeeper Melker Ellborg. However referee Anthony Taylor dominated out the purpose on the grounds that Jacob Murphy was offside and obstructing Ellborg.
And it was Sunderland who in the end clinched the match 2-1 with Brobbey scoring the decisive purpose within the ninetieth minute, because the Dutch worldwide netted on his second try after his preliminary shot was saved.
On condition that Sunderland generated 2.45 anticipated targets (xG) in comparison with Newcastle’s 1.45 and had extra pictures, pictures heading in the right direction and vital alternatives, the Black Cats deservedly received based mostly on the statistics.
From Newcastle’s standpoint, there was a stark distinction within the show within the first and second halves, and Magpies icon Shearer pulled no punches along with his analysis on social media.
In a message on X, an incensed Shearer declared: “A pathetic, weak, lazy, limp second half from Newcastle once more #NEWSUN.”
Brian Brobbey scored the late Sunderland winner (Picture: Getty Photos)
Jamie Carragher, in the meantime, praised Sunderland for his or her response after the interval. “[It is] 10 years since they’ve performed at St James’ Park within the Premier League, and Newcastle simply can’t beat Sunderland,” the previous Liverpool defender informed Sky Sports activities.
“What a second for them, in all probability by no means dreamed in these final 4 or 5 years that they might beat Newcastle. Acquired up stunning by means of the play-offs final season, and to do the double over their greatest rivals, the most effective moments their younger followers will bear in mind.”
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The victory for Sunderland has allowed them to climb above Newcastle within the Premier League standings and into eleventh place, now merely three factors adrift of seventh-placed Brentford within the pursuit of a European berth.
Arising for Sunderland is a gathering with Tottenham in three weeks’ time on Sunday, April 12, while Newcastle make the journey to Crystal Palace on the identical day.
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