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SUNDAY'S FA Cup action has concluded and there were several blockbuster ties.
Holders Manchester City have thrashed Huddersfield 5-0, while Bristol City held West Ham to a shock draw.
Arsenal were sent crashing out of the competition courtesy of Liverpool.
And West Ham were held to a draw by Bristol City.
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Sunderland 0-0 Newcastle
19. Hume is penalised for a foul on Gordon.
In true Anthony Gordon style he rolls about six or seven times to emphasise the foul.
The home fans are riled up by the winger's actions.
Sunderland 0-0 Newcastle
17. Clarke goes in on Botman and the defender catches the bottom of his boot.
The Newcastle defender stays down seemingly in pain.
He is back to his feet but walking a little gingerly.
Sunderland 0-0 Newcastle
15. It is turning to a real battle at the Stadium of Light.
Both sets of players are getting stuck into the challenges.
Dubravka has yet to have anything to do in the Newcastle goal.
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Sunderland 0-0 Newcastle
13. The Magpies have a free kick in a dangerous area.
Trippier is stood over it, looking to have a pop.
It deflects off the wall and runs through to Patterson.
Sunderland 0-0 Newcastle
11. Isak is fouled as he turns away from O'Nien.
Sunderland win the ball backs and Pritchard puts some real pressure on Burn.
The defender recovers to win the ball back.
Sunderland 0-0 Newcastle
9. Ekwah clips a ball over the top, looking for Clarke.
He cannot keep it in play on this occasion.
The winger shows his appreciation for the idea however.
Sunderland 0-0 Newcastle
7. We have a slight break in play as the assistant goes down the tunnel to address a communication problem.
With no VAR today, we were all hoping there would be nothing to interfere with play and the intensity of this game.
The officials have other ideas sadly.
As we resume the game, Newcastle are looking to knock the ball around, retaining possession.
Sunderland 0-0 Newcastle
5. The Black Cats come forward for the first time.
Ekwah tries his luck from distance but the shot is blocked.
The hosts are playing with a high intensity and every tackle is being cheered by the home fans.
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3. All the early pressure is on the hosts.
Longstaff draws a decent save out of the Sunderland keeper.
If they didn't know how tough of a test this will today, they do now.
Sunderland 0-0 Newcastle
1. The visitors have an early corner.
Kieran Trippier whips the ball in but Bellingham heads it away.
As Newcastle recycle it, Patterson punches it away.
Kick-off: Sunderland vs Newcastle
We are underway at the Stadium of Light.
It's a cauldron of noise for this Tyne-Wear derby.
Sunderland get the game started.
Toon boss knows danger of upset
The Newcastle manager has spoken about the derby tie:
Sunderland are a very good team, full of young and bright prospects. We do not underestimate the challenge - we have given them full respect in our preparation. But, of course, it is going to be about what we can do and how we can play and execute our plan. It is our opportunity to progress in the cup competition. We have to individually be at our best levels.
Eddie HoweFans lighting up stadium for cup
The Stadium of Light will be an intimidating atmosphere today.
Sunderland fans will be looking to make themselves heard.
It has been some time since these local rivals locked horns in the FA Cup.
Credit: Getty Rivals looking to pile pressure on manager
Sunderland see this game as a huge chance to cause an upset in the FA Cup today against their local rivals.
Defeat for the Premier League side would heap pressure on Magpies' manager Eddie Howe.
New Black Cats' boss Michael Beale could etch his name into Sunderland folklore with victory today.
Out of form Magpies needing win
Newcastle have only won one away game this season, being a Carabao Cup win at Old Trafford.
Manager Eddie Howe has yet to win an FA Cup game since taking over as manager.
The domestic cup offers a chance for Newcastle to try and bring some silverware to St James' Park.
Newcastle subs:
18. Karius, 3. Dummett, 6. Lascelles, 11. Ritchie, 17. Krafth, 20. Hall, 21. Livramento, 63. Parkinson, 67. Miley
Newcastle starting XI:
Eddie Howe opts for a strong line-up as The Magpies welcome back Kieran Trippier from injury for the game.
1. Dubravka, 2. Trippier, 5. Schar, 4. Botman, 33. Burn, 39. Guimaraes, 36. Longstaff, 7. Joelinton, 24. Almiron, 14. Isak, 10. Gordon
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30. Bishop, 6. Pembele, 9. Hemir, 11. Burstow, 17. Ba, 22. Aouchiche, 23. Seelt, 25. Triantis, 31. Rigg
Sunderland starting XI:
Michael Beale looks to play a strong line-up in this Tyne-Wear derby, looking to get a big scalp.
1. Patterson, 32. Hume, 13. O'Nien, 5. Ballard, 42. Alese, 39. Ekwah, 24. Neil, 21. Pritchard, 7. Bellingham, 20. Clarke, 15. Rusyn
Credit: @SunderlandAFC Fans flocking to FA Cup derby tie
This will be a hotly contested battle today.
Two sides with a history of rivalry over the years.
Newcastle fans are enjoying the occasion as they head to enemy territory today.
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Recently appointed Sunderland manager Michael Beale has spoken about today’s encounter:
It's a fixture that captivates everyone in the north-east but also across the country. We love our derbies in English football. We need to be at our very best, there's obviously a difference between the two clubs at the moment. It's intriguing to put our young Championship squad up against a Champions League squad.
Michael Beale
Magpies with tough task ahead
Given that they exited the Champions League at the group stage and were dumped out of the Carabao Cup in dramatic fashion at Chelsea, the FA Cup presents a big chance for Eddie Howe.
While many have commented on how good of a job he is doing at St James’ Park, there will become a point where the owners want to see the club win silverware.
Despite reaching the Carabao Cup final last year, the Magpies lost out to Man Utd on the day.
Black Cats impressing in league
Sunderland currently sit sixth in the Championship table and are looking to press for promotion to the Premier League this season.
They were relegated from the top-flight in 2017 and have struggled to get back since.
Today will present a chance to see how ready they are for that return.
Welcome to Sunderland vs Newcastle
Sunderland and Newcastle go head to head in a Tyne-Wear derby this afternoon in one of the standout fixtures of a busy FA Cup weekend.
The Black Cats picked up no new injuries in their recent league win although Patrick Roberts sat out the game due to a calf problem and is a big doubt for today’s game.
Bradley Dack is facing a month on the sidelines after picking up a hamstring injury on Boxing Day, while Dennis Cirkin has suffered a setback in his recovery and is also likely to miss the Tyne-Wear showdown today.
Corry Evans, Niall Huggins and Jay Matete will all miss out through injury, with Pritchard expected to start if Roberts is not fit for the game.
Neither side are affected by either the Africa Cup of Nations or the Asia Cup.
Newcastle will be missing Sandro Tonali who is suspended until next season due to betting breaches.
Callum Wilson is out for two games with a calf injury, while Kieran Trippier is also expected to miss out as he looks to recover from a groin injury.
Joe Willock, Nick Pope, Jacob Murphy, Elliot Anderson, Harvey Barnes, Matt Targett and Javi Manquillo are among the list of absentees for the visitors and Eddie Howe may give Martin Dubravka a well-earned rest and play Loris Karius.