Sunderland vs Newcastle LIVE!

Newcastle are celebrating their first win in the Wear-Tyne derby since 2011. Alexander Isak netted twice at either end of the second period following a first-half own goal from Dan Ballard to seal a comfortable 3-0 victory for the Magpies over their fiercest rivals that eased the pressure on manager Eddie Howe and secured a spot in the FA Cup fourth round.

It was exactly what Newcastle needed after a tough recent run that had seen them tumble down to ninth place in the Premier League table in addition to their respective exits from the Carabao Cup and Champions League. Now they will be eyeing a deep FA Cup run after avoiding another embarrassing third-round slip-up, with Howe no doubt pleased to have only two more matches to come in January amid his ever-lengthy injury list.

In the end the huge occasion proved too much for a young and overawed but hard-working Black Cats team that will now be focused on trying to keep their place in the Championship's top six under new boss Michael Beale. Follow Sunderland vs Newcastle reaction live below!

Sunderland vs Newcastle highlights

• GOAL! Isak nets late third from the penalty spot

• GOAL! Isak scores after Ekwah blunder

• OWN GOAL! Ballard turns Joelinton cross into own net

Sunderland 0-3 Newcastle

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Full-time

A second-half Alexander Isak brace after Dan Ballard's initial own goal secures a rousing win for Newcastle in the first Wear-Tyne derby since 2016.

It is their first victory in this fixture since 2011. Out of the Carabao Cup and Champions League, they are into the fourth round of the FA Cup to ease some of that mounting pressure on manager Eddie Howe.

No shortage of heart, effort and industry from this young Sunderland team, but the gulf in class was considerable in the end.

Sunderland 0-3 Newcastle

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Cool as you like from the Swede...

Sunderland 0-3 Newcastle

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91 mins: Into three minutes of added time now with this game firmly dead and buried.

Eddie Howe makes a quadruple substitution, with Lascelles, Dummett, Livramento and Ritchie on.

Off come Schar, Burn, Almiron and Gordon.

GOAL! Sunderland 0-3 Newcastle | Alexander Isak (pen) 90'

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90 mins: Isak at the double in front of the jubilant Newcastle fans as he sends Patterson the wrong way from the spot!

3-0 and Wear-Tyne bragging rights firmly in the bag for the first time since 2011, along with a place in the FA Cup fourth round.

Isak would surely have had a hat-trick too, were it not for Ballard getting there first on the own goal.

Sunderland 0-2 Newcastle

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88 mins: Penalty to Newcastle after Gordon is brought down by Ballard, who is booked.

Sunderland 0-2 Newcastle

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85 mins: It just hasn't happened for this young Sunderland side today with Newcastle looking the more likely to add to their tally.

Beale sends on French midfielder Abdoullah Ba for the final few minutes.

Sunderland 0-2 Newcastle

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79 mins: That could and probably should have been that as Gordon curls agonisingly wide of the back post for Newcastle.

Sunderland still alive... just. But time is swiftly running out now.

Sunderland 0-2 Newcastle

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77 mins: Sunderland are huffing and puffing plenty here but just can't find a way through.

Newcastle break through Gordon, who is wiped out by O'Nien.

About as clear a yellow card as you are ever likely to see for the Sunderland skipper.

Sunderland 0-2 Newcastle

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73 mins: Pritchard is unquestionably Sunderland's best hope of a late comeback here as his latest low strike is palmed away well by Dubravka.

Sunderland 0-2 Newcastle

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70 mins: Bruno Guimaraes chops down Pritchard and becomes the latest player to be booked by referee Craig Pawson.

Into the final 20 minutes of this feisty derby affair we go.

Newcastle still holding that commanding 2-0 lead. Can Sunderland at least tee up a grandstand finish here?

Sunderland 0-2 Newcastle

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67 mins: That's a great headed block from Sunderland captain O'Nien to repel Almiron's strike after a poor Ballard clearance.

3-0 really would be game over for the Black Cats.

Sunderland 0-2 Newcastle

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65 mins: Hume has hold of Gordon's shirt, frustrating the former Everton winger as tempers flare.

Ballard comes over and gets into it with Gordon, leading to a booking for the latter.

Hume is lucky to avoid his own yellow there that would have been his second and the end of his afternoon.

Sunderland 0-2 Newcastle

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62 mins: Sunderland are giving this a go now as we tick past the hour mark.

Pritchard had his name taken a few minutes ago for dissent.

Just lacking the final bit of quality at the moment to find a route back into this tie.

Sunderland 0-2 Newcastle

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58 mins: Chance!

Sunderland are not out of this yet as former Tottenham man Pritchard strides forward with menace before unleashing a dipping drive that kisses the crossbar on its way over.

Close!

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55 mins: This is a really entertaining game now as Bruno Guimaraes plays the role of cheerleader to the Newcastle fans and Ballard makes another key intervention before a well-timed challenge from Hume inside the box.

Sunderland 0-2 Newcastle

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52 mins: Action at both ends now as this derby finally begins to heat up.

Bruno Guimaraes almost picks the lock again for Newcastle before Ballard makes a crucial block from the latest Trippier cross.

Sunderland 0-2 Newcastle

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Pierre Ekwah will not want to see this again...

Sunderland 0-2 Newcastle

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50 mins: Ekwah tries to atone for his huge blunder that may have given this game away as his hopeful shot from outside the box takes a huge deflection off Botman and is saved by Dubravka.

Sunderland 0-2 Newcastle

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49 mins: Joelinton started the second period after that knock picked up towards the end of the first half, but he's still in discomfort and is replaced by Lewis Miley after the goal.

GOAL! Sunderland 0-2 Newcastle | Alexander Isak 46'

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46 mins: The worst possible start to the second half from Sunderland!

A little over 30 seconds played as Ekwah is dispossessed inside his own box and Almiron finds Isak to blast home.

A total disaster for the Black Cats and a mountain to climb now.

Sunderland 0-1 Newcastle

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Back underway at the Stadium of Light!

Sunderland had only one shot in that first half - can Michael Beale's young side get back into this cup tie?

Sunderland 0-1 Newcastle

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Here's that unfortunate Dan Ballard own goal that gave Newcastle the lead on derby day...

Sunderland 0-1 Newcastle

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Half-time

Dan Ballard's own goal the difference at the break in the first Wear-Tyne derby since 2016.

Newcastle deserve their lead and were the dominant side for much of that first half.

Plenty of industry and commitment from Sunderland, but they haven't had a sniff going forward so far and that will have to change.

Sunderland 0-1 Newcastle

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49 mins: Joelinton is now back on, but he's not happy about something.

The half-time whistle blows after another added minute tagged on.

Sunderland 0-1 Newcastle

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48 mins: Joelinton receives a little push in the middle of the park and now goes down in pain.

He needs treatment. Eddie Howe won't want to lose another key player.

Sunderland 0-1 Newcastle

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46 mins: Patterson's pass to Alese puts the Sunderland left-back in all sorts of trouble as he is immediately hounded by the energetic Almiron.

Three minutes of added time have been signalled at the end of the first half as Bruno Guimaraes lofts a brilliant ball into the path of Almiron, whose acrobatic volley is steered well wide of the far post.

Sunderland 0-1 Newcastle

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43 mins: Sunderland look like they need half-time here, loose in possession and their own free-kick leads to another chance for Newcastle.

Beale needs to impart some fresh ideas and impetus at the break as they've not offered a threat so far, for all their industry.

Sunderland 0-1 Newcastle

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40 mins: Newcastle are sustaining the pressure now in search of another goal before the interval.

A delicious free-kick from Trippier is headed away well by Ballard with Joelinton jostling for position at the back post.

Sunderland 0-1 Newcastle

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38 mins: Frustration for Sunderland now as Hume chops down Gordon and receives the first yellow card of this derby contest.

Rusyn steamed into the back of Schar a few moments ago as well.

GOAL! Sunderland 0-1 Newcastle | Dan Ballard OG 35'

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35 mins: An own goal gives Newcastle the lead in the derby!

It's a superb pass inside the full-back again to release Joelinton, whose cross is turned into his own net by Ballard with Isak lurking.

The away end erupts. First blood to the visitors!

Desperately unlucky for Ballard, who has otherwise been impressive in this first half, but Isak would almost certainly have finished that anyway.

Sunderland 0-0 Newcastle

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33 mins: A fine low pass from Burn inside Sunderland left-back Alese releases Gordon, whose low cross is deflected into the path of Longstaff, who fires high into the stands again.

Sunderland 0-0 Newcastle

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30 mins: Clarke is caught in possession in the middle of the pitch and one pass from Almiron releases Isak, who looks to go through on goal but is well-marshalled at the last by the impressive Ballard.

Newcastle fans and Howe are screaming again for a penalty there with Ballard putting his arm across and grabbing Isak, but play goes on.

Sunderland 0-0 Newcastle

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28 mins: Sunderland fans are growing impatient waiting for their side to get some sustained possession, while Newcastle boss Eddie Howe and assistant Jason Tindall are getting animated on the touchline wanting their players to move the ball quicker.

Sunderland 0-0 Newcastle

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27 mins: A rare foray forward from Sunderland ends with an overhit cross towards Bellingham and Rusyn that is easily claimed by Newcastle goalkeeper Dubravka.

Sunderland 0-0 Newcastle

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25 mins: Newcastle are constantly looking to exploit the overload down that right wing with Trippier and Almiron.

Sunderland standing firm at the back at the moment though, maintaining their shape and discipline well.

No threat on the counter though as things stand.

Sunderland 0-0 Newcastle

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22 mins: A real blood-and-thunder clash between Alese and Longstaff there.

Newcastle then get the ball down and spray it back out right, where Trippier again provides the overlap for Almiron and delivers a low cross that is swept over by Longstaff at the front post.

That was another big chance for the local Newcastle lad to strike first on derby day.

Sunderland 0-0 Newcastle

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20 mins: Appeals everywhere now as Trippier just about keeps a rogue pass in play down the Newcastle right flank before Bruno Guimaraes tries an inventive shot with the outside of his boot inside the Sunderland box.

The ball hits the arm of Ballard as the Toon players scream for a penalty, but play goes on with no VAR to check it.

Sunderland 0-0 Newcastle

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19 mins: Gordon is now caught by Hume as Sunderland continue their physical approach to this FA Cup derby clash.

Not too much in that one though, as replays show.

Sunderland 0-0 Newcastle

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16 mins: Newcastle hesitate to clear their lines and Clarke leaves a boot in on Botman, who goes down in some pain.

Craig Pawson declines to produce the first yellow card of the afternoon.

No VAR this afternoon, remember...

Sunderland 0-0 Newcastle

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13 mins: A succession of fiery derby tussles gives Newcastle a free-kick in a central position some way out, with Trippier's long-range effort deflecting off the wall and safely into the grateful arms of Sunderland goalkeeper Patterson.

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10 mins: Frantic and aggressive stuff at the moment, with this game being played at a fair old pace as expected so far.

A lack of quality and composure from both sides at the moment though.

Trippier is Newcastle's main threat down the right flank, overlapping Almiron and trying to deliver another dangerous cross into the box that is well anticipated and blocked by Ballard.

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8 mins: That delay has rather taken the sting out of the early stages of this derby, with the home fans ironically cheering a long ball towards Isak that is overhit and runs harmlessly through to Patterson.

Not much composure on the ball or attacking threat from Sunderland so far as their own long pass intended for the run of Clarke goes behind.

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5 mins: Sunderland fans respond in kind as the hosts now inject some tenacity and energy into the early going here.

Newcastle penned back after their bright start as the Black Cats swarm all over the place and win the ball high up the park with some feisty challenges that are cheered to the rafters.

We've now got a delay with one of the assistant referees having some communication issues.

Sunderland 0-0 Newcastle

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3 mins: A key intervention again there from Patterson as Sunderland try to ride out an early storm, saving with his chest from Longstaff.

A very bright start from the visitors indeed.

Sunderland 0-0 Newcastle

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2 mins: Newcastle pile on the early pressure as Trippier's initial corner is headed away and another dangerous delivery from the Toon skipper is just about tipped away by Sunderland goalkeeper Patterson.

Sunderland 0-0 Newcastle

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2 mins: Both sides in their classic home shirts today which is good to see, with Newcastle in white shorts and Sunderland in black.

Craig Pawson is the referee. A remarkable atmosphere bubbling away already as Newcastle earn an early corner.

Sunderland vs Newcastle

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Underway in the first Wear-Tyne derby for eight years!

Who will claim local bragging rights and book their place in the FA Cup fourth round?

Time to find out! This should be a belter.

Sunderland vs Newcastle

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Here come the teams at a rowdy and sunny Stadium of Light!

What a roar to greet the players and some red-and-white tifo display from the home fans plus all the swirling black-and-white Newcastle scarves amid the smoke from flares.

Such a huge sense of occasion around this. Can't wait!

Sunderland vs Newcastle

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The atmosphere is already deafening at the Stadium of Light, where the respective teams warmed up in front of the opposing fanbases.

Huge cheers for the Sunderland players as they return to the dressing room and massive boos for Newcastle.

This is going to be some occasion.

Howe plays down significance of Stadium of Light bar controversy

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Eddie Howe does not feel that this week's aforementioned controversy over the redecorated Stadium of Light bar gives Newcastle's fans the edge over their Sunderland counterparts on derby day.

"No, I don't feel that," he said. "Look, these things can happen, it's up to Sunderland what they do with their stadium. It's nothing to do with us.

"Regardless of what you're expecting, you still have to play the match in front of you.

"We've just got to blank out any distractions and play the game and use our support - which I'm sure will be incredible - to propel us to a really good performance."

Beale: No difference between rivals in terms of status, support and size

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This is of course the first Tyne-Wear derby since Newcastle's Saudi-led takeover brought in a new era for the club, with Sunderland having been in the Championship and League One over recent seasons.

But new Black Cats boss Michael Beale insists the only difference between the two rivals now is financial.

"With this one, there is just difference between the two clubs financially right now, but there is no difference in terms of status, support, size and pool of the club,' Beale said.

"That is very similar, that is on a par with each other but, obviously, when you look at their squad, they have spent a lot more money and our players have a lot more to prove than maybe one or two of the Newcastle players. So that is what I am looking for from mine.

"It is one thing having the ambition to go and play in the Premier League and believing you are good enough but it is important when you get an opportunity, you have to take it."

Sunderland boast strong recent record in Tyne-Wear derby

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It was 1-1 when these two sides last met in a Premier League relegation six-pointer back in March 2016, with Aleksandar Mitrovic rescuing a late point for Newcastle on Rafael Benitez's home debut at St James' Park after Jermain Defoe's volley opened the scoring just before the break.

Sunderland had won six straight derbies before then and have not lost to their fiercest rivals since August 2011, when Ryan Taylor's free-kick sealed a 1-0 victory for Newcastle at the Stadium of Light.

Trippier fit as Newcastle show two changes from Liverpool loss

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Kieran Trippier is passed fit to start and captain Newcastle in a huge derby boost for Eddie Howe on Wearside.

There are two changes in total from the Toon side that lined up for the 4-2 defeat at Liverpool on New Year's Day, with Tino Livramento and young Lewis Miley making way for Trippier and Miguel Almiron.

Teenage forward Ben Parkinson comes onto the bench, with no Mark Gillespie or Alex Murphy.

No Roberts with Sunderland unchanged from Preston win

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No Patrick Roberts for Sunderland as feared as he remains sidelined with that calf injury suffered against Rotherham.

The Black Cats are unchanged from their 2-0 home win over Preston on New Year's Day.

Young Portuguese forward Hemir comes onto the bench, with fellow youngster Eliezer Mayenda dropping out.

Newcastle lineup

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Starting XI: Dubravka, Trippier, Schar, Botman, Burn, Bruno Guimaraes, Longstaff, Joelinton, Almiron, Gordon, Isak

Subs: Karius, Dummett, Lascelles, Ritchie, Krafth, Hall, Livramento, Parkinson, Miley

Sunderland lineup

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Starting XI: Patterson, Hume, Ballard, O’Nien, Alese, Neil, Ekwah, Pritchard, Bellingham, Clarke, Rusyn

Subs: Bishop, Triantis, Pembele, Seelt, Ba, Aouchiche, Rigg, Burstow, Hemir

Lineups on the way

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Official derby team news from the Stadium of Light is now just minutes away.

Stay tuned!

Michael Beale urges Sunderland to be 'best version of themselves'

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This is some game to have just five games into your reign for new Sunderland manager Michael Beale.

It's been a good start to life at the Stadium of Light for the former QPR and Rangers boss, whose side have bounced back from a heavy 3-0 home defeat by Coventry in his first game in charge to record wins over Hull and Preston either side of a battling draw with Rotherham to move up to sixth in the Championship.

And Beale has urged his players to be the best versions of themselves on derby day and try to take the emotion out of the game - easier said than done, methinks.

"We've got to be the best version of ourselves and trust the work we've been doing," he said.

"There's a reason why we're riding high in the Championship, there's a reason why we've had the good results the team has had over the last couple of months, so there's a lot of good work going on.

"Take the emotion out of it as much as you can and play the game that's in front of you.

"We've got young players in our squad that I think are showing up really well at the moment.

"This is a great opportunity for them to go and show up against a team who may not have had perfect results of late, but let's not fool ourselves, this Newcastle squad is a good one."

Rousing reception for Sunderland stars

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Meanwhile, that's some reception for the home Sunderland stars off the bus at the Stadium of Light.

Neither group of players is going to be left in any doubt whatsoever as to what this derby means to the fans after today.

Newcastle fans arrive at the Stadium of Light

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Those 6,000 travelling Newcastle fans have now arrived safely at the Stadium of Light.

Will it be a derby day to remember?

Eddie Howe not fearing for Newcastle job before derby clash

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Eddie Howe insisted this week that he still feels fully supported by the Newcastle hierarchy after the torrid recent run of form that has seen them slip down to ninth in the Premier League table and also exit both the Champions League and Carabao Cup.

"I certainly don't need daily reassurances. I feel comfortable in the fact that we are working as hard as we can to improve performances and improve results," he said.

"Obviously I know it's a results-based business - all the usual things you'd expect me to say - but I do feel the support from the club, and that's really important in this moment."

A loss to Newcastle's fiercest rivals today would be the biggest blow yet for Howe at St James' Park, but he believes a win could swiftly change the perceptions around the club.

"It can certainly reboot us and just change the external - and even internal - view of ourselves because it can change very quickly," he said.

"I have made reference to it many times; the Manchester United game, our best performance of the season, was not that long ago and now the view is very different on the team.

"Confidence is a very fragile thing for the players as well, so anything that helps them re-find their best rhythm as quickly as possible is what we're seeking."

Sunderland chairman 'disgusted and hurt' after stadium bar blunder

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Today's derby has had something of a bizarre and farcical build-up, with Sunderland apologising on Thursday after a bar at the Stadium of Light hosting corporate hospitality for away fans was somehow allowed to be redecorated in Newcastle colours and slogans.

Black Cats supporters were left understandably furious, with chairman Kyril Louis-Dreyfus saying: "I would like to apologise to everyone associated with Sunderland AFC for the events that have unfolded.

"Like our supporters, I was disgusted and hurt by the pictures circulating online of the inappropriate signs that have been ripped down.

"I take full responsibility for every decision that is taken by the employees of our club and you have my word that I will personally make sure that we make the necessary changes required to improve because it is clear that there are many areas where we need to be better."

Away fan plan for derby day

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There are some 6,000 Newcastle supporters making the trip to the Stadium of Light today on a free return bus service from St James' Park that was insisted upon by Northumbria Police and funded by the club.

The travelling fans will get their match tickets only after arriving at the ground, while after the game they will be held back for at least 30 minutes until the stadium has emptied before heading back on those buses home.

Police warn fans of 'tough action' against any derby troublemakers

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There is a huge police operation in force for today's game, with the Tyne-Wear derby having been marred by issues in the past.

And Northumbria Police have warned that they will take "tough action" against anyone who tries to cause trouble this afternoon.

“Our role, and that of our wider partners – including the clubs, transport providers and local authorities – is to help ensure those attending the game can do so safely and that disruption for other members of the public is kept to a minimum," said chief Superintendent Neil Hutchison.

“Ever since the fixture was announced, extensive discussions have been held with all parties and a lot of work has been ongoing to facilitate the safe delivery of such a large-scale event.

“We would therefore ask all fans to work with us to help ensure the match goes ahead without incident.

"We know the overwhelming majority of supporters will follow the advice being shared by ourselves and their respective clubs and will be going to the match to enjoy the occasion.

“However, we want to make it clear to anyone who is intent on using the game as an excuse to cause trouble that this will not be tolerated. Anyone found responsible will subsequently face tough action, including criminal prosecution and being handed a football banning order.

“As well as the increased police presence at the ground, we will also have additional officers in both city centres. Any disorder will be clamped down upon and those involved can expect to be arrested.

“Ultimately, we want to ensure all supporters can have a safe and enjoyable time – and everyone can play their part in achieving that result.”

Sunderland vs Newcastle prediction

10:27 , George Flood

This has all the hallmarks of an FA Cup classic, likely in favour of Sunderland.

Newcastle are out of form and struggling with injuries, while the Black Cats under Michael Beale are rediscovering their form ahead of the game and are playing in front of their own fans.

Newcastle clearly have the better team on paper, in almost every position, but having last played on Monday - where they could have conceded double figures against Liverpool - it remains to be seen what shape they are in.

Sunderland to win, 2-1

Newcastle team news

10:26 , George Flood

Newcastle are still dealing with something of an injury crisis ahead of this afternoon's highly-anticipated third-round contest.

Kieran Tripper faces a late fitness test, but Eddie Howe remains without the likes of Callum Wilson and Joe Willock for now.

Harvey Barnes, Jacob Murphy, Nick Pope, Matt Targett, Elliot Anderson and Javier Manquillo are also still sidelined, along with the banned Sandro Tonali.

Sunderland team news

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Sunderland could be missing Patrick Roberts for today's derby clash, with the former Manchester City winger considered a key doubt with a calf injury suffered against Rotherham that ruled him out of the win over Preston on New Year's Day.

Alex Pritchard is back fit, but the Black Cats remain without the likes of Bradley Dack, Corry Evans and Niall Huggins.

Where to watch Sunderland vs Newcastle

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TV channel: In the UK, today's game will be televised live and free-to-air on ITV1, with coverage beginning at 12pm.

Live stream: Subscribers can also catch the contest live online via the ITVX app and website.

Welcome to Sunderland vs Newcastle live coverage

10:17 , George Flood

Good morning and a very warm welcome to Standard Sport's latest live coverage from the FA Cup third round.

One of the undoubted ties of the weekend is coming up this lunchtime as fierce north-east rivals Sunderland and Newcastle clash in the first Tyne-Wear derby for almost eight years at the Stadium of Light.

Kick-off today is at 12:45pm GMT, so stay tuned for all the latest team news and live updates across the afternoon.

This could be a cracker - you won't want to miss it!