'To win both derby games is massive'
Newcastle fans pride themselves on those two games as well, so to lose both games will be hard for them. "But for Sunderland to come up, win the two derbies and be in the position they are in the league, is an unbelievable season." Is Regis Le Bris in contention for Premier League manager of the season?
[PA Media] Former England captain Wayne Rooney, speaking on The Wayne Rooney Show about Sunderland completing a Premier League double over neighbours Newcastle United: "To win both derby games is massive. Newcastle fans pride themselves on those two games as well, so to lose both games will be hard for them. "But for Sunderland to come up, win the two derbies and be in the position they are in the league, is an unbelievable season.
" Is Regis Le Bris in contention for Premier League manager of the season? "He has to be, although I think if Arsenal win [the title] then you have to give it to Mikel Arteta. " [BBC] Watch The Wayne Rooney Show on BBC iPlayer or listen on BBC Sounds [BBC] [BBC]