Newcastle United Triumphs Over Sunderland in FA Cup Third Round

The 3-0 victory marks a much-needed boost for Newcastle, ending a series of disappointing results and providing hope for a turnaround in their season.

Newcastle United defeated Sunderland 3-0 in the FA Cup third round, marking their first victory over their local rivals since 2011.
Eddie Howe, Newcastle's manager, expressed relief at the win, which comes after a series of disappointing results and exits from the Champions League and the Carabao Cup.
Newcastle's goals were scored by Dan Ballard (own goal), Alexander Isak (two goals), with key contributions from Miguel Almiron and Joelinton.
Sunderland's manager, Michael Beale, acknowledged the gap between the two teams and praised his young team's efforts.
The victory provides a much-needed confidence boost for Newcastle, who are hoping it will spark their season back into life.