BBC Radio 5 Live reporter Conor McNamara is looking forward to a "particularly fascinating" meeting between historic foes Newcastle and Sunderland. Sunday's game at The Stadium of Light is their first Premier League meeting since 2016 and McNamara is especially interested given the current situations of both clubs.

After a failed attempt to sign Armand Laurentie from Sunderland, the English club is preparing a renewed effort to secure the French striker for its 2026 project, according to Tuttomercatoweb.

Sunderland on course to become best-performing newly promoted side for 17 years after bucking trend of recent failures; watch Sunderland vs Newcastle live on Sky Sports Main Event from 1pm on Sunday,

WHEN IS THE MATCH?Sunday 14th December, 2PM GMT, at the Stadium of Light.HOW CAN I FOLLOW THE MATCH LIVE?The match will be broadcast in the UK on Sky Sports. Supporters in other countries can check

The Athletic speaks with three key decision-makers at the club, including chairman Kyril Louis-Dreyfus, to chart their journey on Wearside

Sunderland manager Regis Le Bris expects the home fans to pump up the volume for the first Tyne-Wear league derby for more than a decade when his side host Newcastle United on Sunday.

Regis Le Bris says midfielder Habib Diarra is set to return to training next week before potentially going to the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).The Senegal international has not played since

Liverpool disappointed at Anfield again on Wednesday, drawing Sunderland 1-1 in a game that saw their only goal come from a Black Cats own goal.

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Black Cats will return to Premier League action on Sunday, when they face the Magpies, looking to secure a vital win in the Tyne-Wear derby against their fierce