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Newcastle United will square-off against local rivals Sunderland for the first time in almost eight years on Saturday when Eddie Howe takes his side to the Stadium of Light for an FA Cup Third Round clash.
Newcastle have lost seven of their last eight matches in all competitions and will be hoping, despite their injury issues, to end this run and secure the Magpies’ first win against their local rivals in over 12 years.
Sunderland, meanwhile, have taken seven points from a possible nine in their last three outings and will be hopeful of involving Newcastle in yet another unwanted FA Cup upset.
Here, we take a look at the latest injury news from both camps ahead of Saturday’s Wear-Tyne derby at the Stadium of Light:
9. Joe Willock - out
Willock reaggravated an achilles injury and has missed every game since the international break. There is hope he can return to action soon, but a setback means he is likely to miss another few games. | Getty Images
10. Jacob Murphy - out
Murphy suffered a shoulder injury just moments after coming on against Arsenal. Murphy re-injured his shoulder and is set for an extended period on the sidelines. | Getty Images
11. Elliot Anderson - out
Anderson has been ruled-out with a back injury and whilst he is expected to miss the busy festive period, a return in January could be on the cards. | AFP via Getty Images
12. Matt Targett - out
Targett was substituted very early on against Manchester United after suffering a hamstring injury. The left-back has undergone surgery on the injury and will thus miss the next few months of action. | Getty Images