Brace from Cristhian Stuani sees Middlesbrough win Wear-Tees derby against Sunderland

Cristhian Stuani handed Aitor Karanka his first Premier League victory as Middlesbrough claimed the Wear-Tees derby honours at Sunderland this afternoon.

Stuani's first-half double secured the three points at the Stadium of Light, although the Teessiders had to weather a second-half fightback after David Moyes' men gave themselves a chance with Patrick van Aanholt's 71st-minute strike.