When Régis Le Bris’ Sunderland sealed promotion to the Premier League in May, even the most passionate Mackem would have struggled to imagine the season unfolding as impressively as it has so far.

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.

Sunderland move four points ahead of Newcastle in the Premier League table after a scrappy victory at the Stadium of Light

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Sunderland boss Regis Le Bris will head into Sunday's showdown with neighbours Newcastle having learned painful lessons from derby football.

Burn was sent for medical checks after his 42nd-minute substitution. “He was struggling to breathe at half-time," Eddie Howe said.

Never has a contribution from a Newcastle player been cheered so wildly by Sunderland supporters. The hosts may have only had a single shot on target on Sunday, but don't let that fool you - they fully deserved this win.