Sunderland and Newcastle amazingly did something they’ve never done in Premier League history on Saturday
Sunderland secured their fifth win of the season after beating Chelsea 2-1 on Saturday.
Chemsdine Talbi’s 93rd-minute winner has left the Black Cats sitting second in the table, with fans scarcely believing how good they’ve been this season.
Sunderland have been phenomenal in all departments under Regis Le Bris, and pre-season fears of relegation are starting to vanish.
Granit Xhaka’s fantastic leadership has been a catalyst for Sunderland‘s red-hot form, with supporters dreaming of finishing above their arch-rivals.
Newcastle also secured an important victory on Saturday, defeating Fulham 2-1 at St. James’ Park.
Sunderland and Newcastle create Premier League history
Both sets of supporters will be absolutely thrilled with how their team played on Saturday.
Bruno Guimaraes gave Newcastle an important three points after scoring in the 90th minute.
As a result, it marks the first time both teams have scored last-minute winners on the same day in Premier League history.
Sunderland were playing in League One just four years ago, and their meteoric rise under the ownership of Kyril Louis-Dreyfus has gone to new heights.
Sunderland and Newcastle possess one of the fiercest rivalries in England, and it’s the Black Cats supporters who are finally relishing in their own success.
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Sunderland’s Premier League performances must have Newcastle fans raging
Despite Newcastle’s late show against Fulham, their fans will surely be left frustrated as the Black Cats continue to exceed expectations.
Sunderland have been underestimated by everyone this season, and it’s a testament to the club’s shrewd recruitment process over the summer that they are flying in the Premier League.
Currently sitting nine places above Newcastle, this is a reality that has seemed implausible for the best part of a decade.
| Sunderland | Stat | Newcastle |
| 9 | Matches played | 9 |
| 5 | Wins | 3 |
| 2 | Draws | 3 |
| 2 | Losses | 3 |
| 11 | Goals scored | 9 |
| 7 | Goals conceded | 8 |
| 17 | Points | 12 |
| 2nd | League position | 11th |
Geordie supporters will be looking at Sunderland’s success with gritted teeth, much to the delight of Mackem fans.
Newcastle have achieved Champions League qualification in two of the last three seasons, and despite starting this campaign slowly, it speaks volumes as to how impressive Sunderland have been to be bettering them in all the key metrics.
The first Tyne-Wear derby takes place at the Stadium of Light on 14 December, and it promises to be one that won’t be forgotten for a long time.
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