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Newcastle were booed on arrival, bullied from first whistle and beaten up come the last - this was a pauper's performance summed up by £55m man's tepid display, writes CRAIG HOPE

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Sunderland mocked Newcastle by posing for a triumphant group selfie - but it should have been ’s team staring at their own reflection. Their attacking display was ugly enough to crack the glass.

It was two seasons ago that the Magpies crowed after a 3-0 FA Cup win by taking a picture in front of their travelling fans. There was nothing to capture for posterity this time, not after a derby in which they were booed on arrival, bullied from the first whistle and beaten up come the last. A dark room was needed, certainly, but not for developing photo-book memories.