Newcastle advanced to the fourth round of the FA Cup after a professional and dominant performance against Sunderland in the Tyne-Wear derby at ths Stadium of Light.
Fielding a strong team after three successive defeats, the Magpies started on the front foot creating a chance for Sean Longstaff inside the opening two minutes. Anthony Pattinson kept out the shot but the visitors never looked back. Twice more Longstaff had opportunities to score but the opener came from an own-goal as Dan Ballard deflected Joelinton’s pass into his own net.
That sent Newcastle ahead before the break but Sunderland were unable to respond. Immediately after the restart Miguel Almiron picked Pierre Ekwah’s pocket to set up Alexander Isak for the second and from there it was plain sailing. A late penalty was converted by Isak who bagged a brace and secured the victory for Eddie Howe’s men.
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