Newcastle defender Danny Simpson has branded Sunderland's late equaliser as "lucky" after the Wear-Tyne derby 1-1 draw on Sunday.

The Black Cats were able to secure a point thanks to a late Demba Ba own goal, which cancelled out Yohan Cabaye's opener for the Magpies.

And Simpson, 25, who previously played for Sunderland on loan, believes his old side were fortunate to level proceedings.

"It gets to the point in a game when you do not think you are going to concede," ...

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