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.

13. Graeme Armstrong - 8

A hat-trick in a 5-1 win over North Shields for the Hebburn Town striker. | Freelance Photo: -

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14. Glen Hargrave - 8

Jarrow's Glen Hargrave was forced to go in goal - saved a penalty in a 2-1 win. Then scored two goals himself in the next game, a 3-1 win. A remarkable week for the player. | Freelance Photo: -

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