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.

Sunderland and Newcastle United will meet in the Premier League on Sunday for the first time in nearly a decade as "two worlds collide".

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Golden nuggets from Howe before Newcastle host the hopeful Blues!

Sunderland boss Regis Le Bris will head into Sunday's showdown with neighbours Newcastle having learned painful lessons from derby football.

Newcastle will visit the Stadium of Light for the 16th Premier League Matchday, where they will try to climb into the top half against a Sunderland team. Newcas

It’s the big one. The game we’ve all been waiting for: Newcastle at home. Time to step up, Lads!

Such resolve means Sunderland have amassed 15 points at home, which is already one point more than their overall home total during their most recent Premier League season in 2016-17. If Sunderland are to maintain their excellent record at the Stadium of Light, the midfield battle is likely to be key.

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

TNT Sports has confirmed Manchester United and Chelsea's interest in Noah Sadiki. The 20-year-old breakout star for Sunderland this season was a surprise signing.