It's like a shit version of El Clasico. The only reason any comparison is invited is because of the nasty tactics involved.
Newcastle, as in every game, tried to rely on how physically fit/fast they were. They were aggressive. Sunderland riled NUFC up and dived until there were enough yellows for Newcastle to tone down, then Newcastle had nothing left but football. Sunderland get into the game.
As annoying as that is, Newcastle are more annoying though. Absolute turd. Sissoko, Ameobi and Perez have been alright. The rest... aren't worth wasting further keystrokes on quite frankly*.
* under negative tactics/awful leadership, admittedly.