'I think it's still very early, but a lot of people would've changed their opinion already: anyone going there will find things tough' Alan Shearer's surprise assessment of Newcastle United's arch-rivals Sunderland

Alan Shearer has given a surprising assessment of Newcastle United's rivals Sunderland, stating that while it's early in the season, many people would have already changed their opinion about them. He warns that any team facing Sunderland will find it challenging. The article appears to be an opinion piece featuring Shearer's commentary on the competitive nature of the rivalry.