Regis Le Bris has another feather in his cap after Sunderland frustrated Newcastle United to win the first Wear-Tyne Derby in the Premier League for almost a decade on Sunday in front of a brilliant Stadium of Light.

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A Nick Woltemade own goal was the only marker of a grimy, foul-heavy affair that included just 0.54 expected goals and three shots on target.

Sunderland were fortunate to avoid a first-half red card to Brian Brobbey in a game that finished with several shoving matches and a total of nine yellow cards.

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Sunderland move seventh on 26 points, behind Crystal Palace and Liverpool on tiebreakers.

Newcastle stay 12th with 22 points, behind Spurs on goal differential.

Regis Le Bris grows his rep

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