Sunderland win Tyne-Wear derby with last-minute goal
Adam Johnson put the visitors ahead in the 90th minute at St James Park. The game ended Newcastle 0 - 1 Sunderland.
VIDEO: Police say they are ready for Sunday's derby
Northumbria Police says it is fully prepared ahead of its busiest weekend of the year. More officers than ever before will be on duty at Sunday's Tyne-Wear derby.
The game coincides with the last shopping weekend before Christmas - thousands of people will head to Newcastle city centre for last-minute shopping as well as festive events like pantomimes.
As Kenny Toal reports, police have changed their tactics and they are hoping the season of goodwill extends to both sets of supporters.
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Sunderland sees return of golden era Adam Johnson
Too often, he fails to reach his potential. But scoring at Newcastle three years running means he'll never buy a drink on Wearside again.
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Sunderland fans arrive safely for Tyne-Wear derby
Most Sunderland fans have arrived at St James Park without any trouble, after a campaign for peace out of respect for the victims of MH17.
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Extra Metro services for Tyne-Wear derby
Nexus has confirmed that they will be providing extra Metro trains for the Tyne-Wear derby this weekend.