Borini sparks Almighty party

Sunderland 2 Newcastle 1

After the Pontiff’s prayers, a heavenly finish from Fabio Borini ensured the Italian will be afforded deity status on Wearside until kingdom come.

The Italian substitute had been on the pitch for barely quarter of an hour when, with one unforgettable swing of the right boot, he secured his place in Wearside folklore with a stunning finish from the edge of the area, finding the top corner of the net after Jack Colback and Jozy Altidore embellished fine individual displays with neat approach play.