6. This One Too...
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5. And We've Beaten Some Giants Along The Way
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4. Have You Ever Seen A Mackem In Milan?
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3. We Have A Bigger And Better Stadium
Scott Heppell/AP/Press Association ImagesLooking at both stadiums from a capacity point of view St James' Park - a breathtaking football cathedral - accommodates 52,405 supporters as opposed to the 49,000 seats (most of them pink) the Stadium of Light holds at their grim industrial estate setting.
2. Simply Put, NUFC Are A Bigger Club
Nick Potts/PA Archive/Press Association ImagesThe Mackems loathe to admit it but we have an inkling they begrudgingly accept that we are the bigger club. After all we've won a European trophy, twice competed in the Champions League and came within a whisker of the Premier League title. History they can only dream of!
1. But At The End Of The Day We Need Each Other
Steve Drew/EMPICS SportOn a serious note, the season would be a trifle dull without Sunderland and our Tyne-Wear derby shenanigans. Deep down we love each other, really.