Sunderland edge Newcastle late in EPL as Arsenal, City await League Cup final

In a contest that had tension written all over it, Sunderland delivered a stunning late blow to rivals Newcastle United, sealing a 2-1 comeback victory in the fiercely contested Tyne-Wear derby at St James' Park on Sunday.

The match seemed poised for a draw until the very final moments, when Brian Brobbey emerged as the hero. T

Newcastle had drawn first blood early in the game through Anthony Gordon , who punished a defensive lapse to give the hosts the lead inside the opening 10 minutes. His low, composed finish set the tone for what looked like a dominant start.

However, Sunderland gradually found their rhythm. Their persistence paid off just before the hour mark when Chemsdine Talbi brought the visitors level with a well-taken goal, shifting the momentum and setting up a tense finale.

The game was not without controversy. Play was briefly halted following reports of discriminatory abuse directed at Sunderland’s Lutsharel Geertruida , casting a shadow over an otherwise high-intensity encounter. Adding to the charged atmosphere, there were also tense scenes outside the stadium before kickoff, with local police confirming at least one arrest.

With this victory, Sunderland not only claimed local bragging rights but also climbed above Newcastle to 11th place in the Premier League standings, a significant boost in what has been a competitive mid-table battle.

Meanwhile, attention in English football now shifts to Wembley, where Arsenal and Manchester City are set to clash in the English League Cup final , marking the first major domestic trophy showdown of the season.

As Sunderland celebrate a memorable derby triumph, the Premier League narrative continues to build, with drama, rivalry, and silverware all shaping an enthralling campaign.