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Sunderland host Newcastle for a huge Tyne Wear derby in the FA Cup on Saturday afternoon at the Stadium of Light.

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Among the FA Cup fixtures the most interesting, by far is the Tyne Wear derby, which is the first such meeting in seven years since Newcastle's relegation from the Premier League in 2016.

Sunderland followed suit the year after, the same year that Newcastle made a quick return, all the while Sunderland were relegated again, this time to League One in the 17/18 season.

Sunderland are unbeaten with Newcastle in their last nine meetings, all in the Premier League, but a lot has happened since.

The Black Cats are going to find it tough returning against their rivals after so long away and a huge divide in the squad values, with the Magpies going from relegation to enjoying European Cup football in just a few short years, while Sunderland are still grinding results out in the EFL.

They come into this game while sixth in the Championship though and on the back of two wins and a draw in that competition, which could be more of a stepping stone to a return to the top flight.

But will have to go through the route of play-offs as Leicester and Ipswich are already so much further ahead in the automatic spots, with Southampton now breathing down the Tractor Boys' necks.

Newcastle come into this looking to potentially rest a few players, ensuring sufficient rest time for Callum Wilson and Kieran Trippier with a