It’s pretty certain that Sunderland will equal their longest stay in the top flight since their first relegation in 1958, that being six seasons (1964-70). This meant that the Tyne-Wear derby was a Second Division affair between 1961 and 1964, again between 1978 and 1980, in 1989-90 and between 1991 and 1993. One season where Sunderland did the double over Newcastle was 1966-67, when they won both games 3-0. This was an era where they boasted the majestic Jim Baxter, who that year dazzled the world with his virtuoso performance at Wembley as Scotland defeated the then World Cup holders England 3-2. A decade later, in April 1977, a 2-2 draw at Roker Park featured a Sunderland side who attempted a miraculous escape for relegation which was nearly successful, and a Newcastle side making something of a surprise push for the title, with midfield maestros Kevin Arnott and Tommy Craig scoring for each side.