Team of the week: The Sunderland, Newcastle and South Shields players who shone

It was a mixed bag for the North East’s clubs this weekend with Sunderland and South Shields winning on the road and Newcastle United suffering defeat at European champions Liverpool.

But how did their players rate? Here’s our Gazette weekend XI – with the Black Cats and the Mariners featuring highly.

1. Jon McLaughlin - 6

The search for a clean sheet goes on after a disappointing early goal, but again commanded his box well in the latter stages. A couple of smart stops prevented a set piece goal making it a nervy finish. | JPIMedia Photo: FRANK REID

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2. Jordan Hunter - 7

The South Shields right back was excellent in his side's 2-1 weekend win. On loan from Sunderland. | PA (Press Association) Photo: Martin Rickett

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3. Jamaal Lascelles - 6

Led the defence well on an awkward afternoon for United. | Getty Images Photo: Michael Steele

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4. Jordan Willis - 7

Another convincing display. Showed his pace to recover some threatening situations, good in the air against a physical attack and composed on the ball. | JPIMedia Resell Photo: Frank Reid

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