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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:
13. Kieran Trippier - doubt
Trippier is a doubt for Saturday’s game having missed the defeat to Liverpool on New Year’s Day. | Getty Images
14. Nick Pope - out
Pope has been ruled-out of action for the next few months after dislocating his shoulder during the win over Manchester United earlier this month. | Getty Images
15. Sandro Tonali - out
Tonali was handed a 10-month ban from football meaning he won’t be available for selection between now and the beginning of next season. | AFP via Getty Images
16. Javier Manquillo - out
Manquillo has been sidelined with a groin injury in recent times. | Getty Images