The home side took the lead early on through the late Gary Speed only to be cancelled out by Don Hutchinson’s second-half leveller.
And with just 14 minutes remaining, Micky Gray sent a wonderful cross into Shay Given’s box, which was met superbly by Niall Quinn, who headed the ball past the goalkeeper.
To compound matters for Newcastle United, Shearer saw a late penalty saved by Sunderland goalkeeper Tommy Sorenson.
Here’s what happened to the Sunderland team from that day – and where they are now:
To compound matters for Newcastle United, Shearer saw a late penalty saved by Sunderland goalkeeper Tommy Sorenson.