But how did their players rate? Here’s our Gazette weekend XI – with the Black Cats and the Mariners featuring highly.
9. Chris Maguire - 6
Quiet in the second half but had done plenty of damage by then. Unlucky not to produce an assist with the score at 1-1, but did so for the third with a superb, unselfish dummy to then tee up McNulty. Photo: FRANK REID 2019
10. Aiden McGeady - 7
Again produced a moment of real quality at the Wham Stadium. His third goal in as many visits here, showing composure and quality to find the top corner with three defenders closing down. Composure on the ball was important in the second half. Photo: FRANK REID 2019
11. Jon Shaw - 9
Rolled back the years on his return from injury. The veteran was played up front for South Shields for the first time in years and netted a fantastic volley. Photo: Kev Wilson
12. Jetro Willems - 6
Opened his United account three games into his Premier League career, faded after the break. Photo: Michael Steele