Alan Shearer has taken aim at Newcastle following their ‘pathetic’ Tyne-Wear Derby performance on Sunday.Newcastle went ahead early on as Anthony Gordon capitalised upon an early Sunderland mistake to fire the Magpies in front.Anthony Gordon scored Newcastle’s opener in the Tyne-Wear Derby on SundayGettyEddie Howe’s side were unable to build upon Gordon’s sixth league goal of the season as Chemsdine Talbi capitalised on a goalmouth scramble to draw Sunderland level.Malick Thiaw saw a potential Newcastle winner ruled out late on before Brian Brobbey bagged Sunderland’s second in second half injury time as Regis Le Bris oversaw a 2-1 victory.The result means Sunderland have done the double over Newcastle this season having won the reverse fixture 1-0 back in December.And after Newcastle fell to a sixth home league defeat of the season, Shearer took aim at the squad after Sunday’s performance.“A pathetic, weak, lazy, limp second half from Newcastle again,” Shearer posted on his official X account.View Tweet: https://twitter.com/hashtag/NEWSUN?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5EtfwThe result saw Newcastle drop behind Sunderland in the Premier League.The Black Cats, who have now won two of their last three league outings, now sit one point above Newcastle in 11th with seven games to play.Eddie Howe reactionIt has been a difficult week for boss Eddie Howe and the Magpies.Not only have they lost to arch-rivals Sunderland, but suffered a bruising 7-2 defeat to Barcelona at the Nou Camp in the Champions League.Speaking to talkSPORT after the game, Howe said: “I didn’t like the second half. First half, I thought we played okay. Probably not us at our very best, but there were some really good moments. But we fell away in that second half.Howe has plenty to consider after two disappointing defeats this weekGetty“Our technical game fell away. I thought we made it too transitional. I thought we did look tired in that second period. Too many individual mistakes and I think classified by the goals we conceded, really poor goals.“We have to absorb all that feeling now, which is not nice.”He added: “Today in isolation is really, really painful. Painful for us, for our supporters firstly, and they’re the ones that we in particular think of. “Absolutely devastated to not make them leave here happy and content. I know how much the fixture means.”Unsavoury Tyne-Wear scenesThe Tyne-Wear Derby was marred by unsavoury scenes both before and during the match.Ahead of the game at St. James’ Park, a small number of Sunderland fans broke away from the police escort before approaching a large gathering of Newcastle supporters.Taylor spoke to both benches after the abuse was reported to himGettyFights broke out between both sets of fans, before the Sunderland team coach was pelted with bottles and cans.Referee Anthony Taylor then had to suspended the game after alleged racist abuse from the crowd was reported to him.A statement from the Premier League Match Centre read: “Today’s match between Newcastle United and Sunderland was temporarily paused during the second half after a report of discriminatory abuse from the crowd, directed at Sunderland’s Lutsharel Geertruida.“This is in line with the Premier League’s on-field anti-discrimination protocol. The incident at St James’ Park will now be fully investigated.“We offer our full support to the player and both clubs. Racism has no place in our game, or anywhere in society.“We will continue to work with stakeholders and authorities to ensure our stadiums are an inclusive and welcoming environment for all.”A Newcastle spokesperson said: “We are aware of a report of racism made by a visiting player against someone in the crowd during our Premier League match against Sunderland.“Our stance is clear – we do not tolerate discrimination of any form.“We will work with the authorities to fully investigate and will ensure any individuals are identified and held accountable.”