Alan Shearer did not hesitate to issue a brutal verdict after Newcastle United lost 2-1 to rivals Sunderland.
Alan Shearer slams ‘pathetic’ Newcastle
The Magpies initially emerged swinging at St James’ Park. Not only did they get revenge for a 1-0 defeat earlier this season, but they also had a point to prove after their 7-2 defeat at Barcelona in midweek.
As with Barcelona, they got off to a quick start and it didn’t take long for them to find the back of the net. This time it was courtesy of Luke O’Nien, whose misplaced pass could only find Nick Woltemade before the German found Anthony Gordon.
There was still plenty of work to do, but the Newcastle star fended off his oncoming challengers and slotted past Melker Elborg to give his side a deserved lead.
It was his third goal in three games and appeared to give Newcastle a foothold on a memorable day on the tiny side. But the second half that followed looked all too familiar to those at St James’ Park.
Kemsudine Talbi first equalized, but only after some disappointing defending from a Sunderland corner allowed the winger a goal. What followed was a frustrating response from Newcastle. For the first time, Eddie Howe’s side looked like the team that had been battered by Barcelona less than a week earlier.
While Newcastle looked crushed, Sunderland were tireless and Brian Brobbey ultimately took full advantage to score the latest winner in Tyne Wear derby history.
Shearer slams Newcastle as ‘pathetic’
It’s been more than a decade since Newcastle beat their rivals in the Premier League, with club legend Shearer not holding back. The former striker launched into a 10-word tirade against Howe’s team: “Another pathetic, weak, lazy, limp second half from Newcastle.”
Nothing could be more damning for Tyneside’s players, who are far behind their rivals in the Premier League.
