Northampton drew level with Saracens at the top of the Aviva Premiership table after a 33-14 victory over Sale.
Northampton director of rugby Jim Mallinder was pleased to see George North score his first try for the club.
Northampton play host to Sale on Friday in a meeting of two teams with early positive Aviva Premiership records.
Stand-off Danny Cipriani came off the bench to inspire Sale to a 26-22 victory over Wasps at AJ Bell Stadium.
Sale Sharks' Steve Diamond hailed the contribution of Danny Cipriani after his 21 points helped them to beat Wasps.
Team news for Friday's two Aviva Premiership fixtures; Worcester v Harlequins and Sale v Wasps.
Sale boss Steve Diamond has warned Danny Cipriani to start making headlines on, rather than off the pitch this season.
Newcastle won their first match since returning to the Aviva Premiership after eking out a 15-14 success over Sale.
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