So, a goal to United, thanks to David De Gea. What a difference six months makes. Back in March it was David Moyes under the cosh as his United flops went down 3-0 at home to Liverpool, handing out penalties like U2 giving away albums. This time it was Brendan Rodgers getting the “Sacked in the morning…” treatment, as Old Trafford found its voice again, with one particular old fave from the Thatcher era to the tune of You’ll Never Walk Alone.
Now the focus turns from the North-West to the North-East, with Newcastle v Sunderland being dished up with next Sunday’s lunch. Which is the bigger club? The Magpies are currently seven points and seven places higher than their local rivals and narrowly edge the all-time record with 53 victories to Sunderland’s 50, but the Mackems have made a habit of winning this one 3-0 in recent years.
Jack Colback will be the centre of attention, having crossed the divide from Sunderland to Newcastle in the summer and joining a surprisingly long list of players who’ve played for both sides. That move alone was 1-0 to the Geordies but if Sunderland can make it three 3-0s in a row, they’ll be claiming that goal back and more besides.
So where does the balance of power really lie in the North-East? You tell us.
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