Newcastle manager Eddie Howe sang the praises of record signing Alexander Isak after the forward scored in the loss to Manchester City.
Kevin De Bruyne felt sheer willpower was the decisive factor after his game-changing substitute appearance in Manchester City's Premier League win at Newcastle on Saturday.
Super-sub Kevin De Bruyne helped Manchester City to a 3-2 win over Newcastle as Oscar Bobb scored the late winner for the visitors.
Eddie Howe admitted Newcastle have few friends as they attempt to bolster their squad in January against the background of stringent spending limits.
Newcastle have confirmed that defender Fabian Schar has penned a contract extension to keep him at the club until 2025.
Alexander Isak's double cemented a first derby victory over Sunderland since 2011 as Eddie Howe finally won an FA Cup tie as Newcastle boss.