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.

ESPN Brazil reported on Dec. 3 that Newcastle United are exploring an immediate transfer agreement for Palmeiras midfielder Allan Elias, viewed as one of the most promising young players in Brazil. According to the report,

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

The Tyne-Wear derby returns to the Premier League this weekend with far more at stake than local pride as Sunderland host Newcastle United at the Stadium of Light.It is the first top-flight meeting

Chelsea are the frontrunners in the race to sign AZ Alkmaar wonderkid Kees Smit. Transfer Talk has the latest news and rumors.

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

Eddie Howe has named a strong side as Newcastle United make four changes for their Champions League game against Bayer Leverkusen. Lewis Hall, Sandro Tonali, Joelinton and Harvey Barnes all come into the starting XI at the BayArena following the weekend win against Burnley.

Newcastle squandered a wonderful opportunity to all-but seal their place in the Champions League knockout rounds after a late equaliser from Bayer Leverkusen meant the points were shared in an entertaining 2-2 draw at the BayArena.

There are signs Newcastle are close to clicking into top gear. There have been signs all season, though. The next step is to consistently piece it together across a full 90 minutes and turning good performances into wins.

Christian Wade has 93 tries, eight behind Chris Ashton's Prem record of 101, as he begins his Newcastle Red Bulls career.