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THE NOTEBOOK: Fans relish a game without VAR as Newcastle win derby day, Jordan Pickford chooses to save his blushes by ditching a half-time interview and Sunderland's youth prove there is a future

It was a day to forget for Sunderland supporters after Newcastle stormed into the FA Cup fourth-round with a 3-0 win at the Stadium of Light.

Two goals from Alexander Isak helped the Magpies secure a derby-day win over their fierce rivals.

The game was filled with strong challenges and a feisty atmosphere simmered throughout.

Here is Mail Sport's Aadam Patel with all the themes and details you might have missed from the game.

After struggling to find an opener, Eddie Howe's side had their lead after Daniel Ballard turned the ball into his own net

After struggling to find an opener, Eddie Howe's side had their lead after Daniel Ballard turned the ball into his own net

Newcastle emerged victorious at the Stadium of Light in the first Tyne-Wear derby in almost eight years

Newcastle emerged victorious at the Stadium of Light in the first Tyne-Wear derby in almost eight years

It was quite the welcome for players

It was quite the scene pre-match as thousands of Sunderland fans gathered to welcome the team bus with flags, flares and chants galore.