da brdice： Both Sunderland and Newcastle go into the Tyne-Wear derby on the back of 3-0 defeats, to Man City and United respectively.
da doce： But on Sunday lunchtime all form will go out the window as one of the Premier Leagues most heated rivalries takes centre stage.
Sunderland winger James McClean will be in contention for a return after shaking off a groin injury.
The 23-year-old missed the Republic of Ireland’s 6-1 defeat by Germany with a groin problem, but Sunderland manager Martin O’Neill has revealed he could have been available for Tuesday’s trip to the Faroe Islands if required.
Phil Bardsley could make a return to action, having made a first appearance of the season for the under-21’s in midweek, although Titus Bramble is likely to miss out against his former club with a hip problem, whilst Lee Cattermole is suspended.
Fabricio Coloccini and Steven Taylor could hand Newcastle United manager Alan Pardew a boost if they return from injury. Both were absent for the defeat to Manchester United last time out.
Prediction: Sunderland 2-2 Newcastle
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