Xhaka lauds Sunderland’s grit after Tyne-Wear fightback: Talbi and Brobbey seal dramatic win at St James’ Park
Granit Xhaka praised Sunderland's personality after the club's comeback win in the Tyne-Wear derby.Sunderland recovered from a goal down at half-time to record their secondPremier League win over Newc...
Xhaka lauds Sunderland’s grit after Tyne-Wear fightback: Talbi and Brobbey seal dramatic win at St James’ Park Granit Xhaka praised Sunderland 's personality after the club's comeback win in the Tyne-Wear derby. Sunderland recovered from a goal down at half-time to record their second Premier League win over Newcastle United this season, as goals from Chemsdine Talbi and Brian Brobbey sealed success at St James' Park. Regis le Bris's side had fallen behind to an early Anthony Gordon goal, but regrouped at the interval to battle back into the game.
Brobbey's 90th-minute winner sparked wild celebrations from the travelling fans, as Sunderland stretched their unbeaten league run against Newcastle to 11 games. Sunderland skipper Xhaka praised the performance and personality from his side. "If you want to play these games you need personality.
It's not easy to play here," Xhaka told Sky Sports. "We knew before the game what it means to come here to take something or to win. If you see all the game, three points are deserved.
We didn't find solutions in the beginning. It's part of the game, a part of our journey. We spoke at half-time about things, we changed and second half was nearly perfect.