Sunderland and Newcastle United renew hostilities in the Premier League after almost a decade apart. The Tyne-Wear derby has not taken place in England's top flight since 2016, when Newcastle were relegated. The Magpies secured an instant return to the Premier League, but Sunderland passed them going in the other direction.

Venue: Stadium of Light, Sunderland TV Channel (UK): Sky Sports Main Event (Coverage starts from 1pm GMT). Sky Sports Ultra HDR Suspended: Luke O'Nien (serving a three-match ban) Injuries: Habib Diarra and Aji Alese are sidelined. Defender Reinildo is in a race against time to be fit.

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Newcastle and Sunderland face each other for the first time in the Premier League since 2016. It will mean everything to both sets of fans

Sunderland have paid tribute to Gary Rowell after the club legend passed away at the age of 68. The Black Cats have announced they will honour their legendary goalscorer, who died following a long battle with leukaemia,

Sunderland will host Newcastle United at the Stadium of Light in the Premier League Matchday 16 on December 14. Here is everything you need to know about how to watch the match.

Despite conceding late once again, a point at Bayer Leverkusen is a positive result but Newcastle appear ripe for exploitation by Sunderland

Sunderland captain Granit Xhaka has addressed supporters ahead of Sunday’s derby clash against Newcastle United at the Stadium of Light.