Newcastle United have made two changes for the Tyne-Wear derby at Sunderland in the FA Cup third round this afternoon.
Lewis Miley and Tino Livramento drop to the bench after starting at Liverpool with Kieran Trippier returning from a groin injury and Miguel Almiron coming back into the side. The match is the first Tyne-Wear derby since 2016 as Newcastle look to pick up their first win over The Black Cats since 2011.
The Magpies head into the game having lost seven of their last eight matches in all competitions. Nine players have been ruled out of the match due to injury and suspension with Trippier deemed a doubt by Eddie Howe in his pre-match press conference.
But the England international comes straight back into the starting line-up with Almiron also coming back into the side. Both players have suffered dips in form in recent weeks but will be hoping to put things right at the Stadium of Light.
Newcastle's bench consists of Loris Karius, Paul Dummett, Jamaal Lascelles, Matt Ritchie, Emil Krafth, Lewis Hall, Tino Livramento, Ben Parkinson and Lewis Miley
Sunderland currently sit sixth in the Championship while Newcastle are ninth in the Premier League having been knocked out of the Champions League and Carabao Cup in the past eight matches.
Here is Newcastle United's starting line-up for the match to face Sunderland...
5. LB: Dan Burn
The boyhood Newcastle United fan may lead his side out at the Stadium of Light for his first ever taste of a Wear-Tyne derby. Burn will be one of a few players that the team will lean on to help them through this feisty encounter. | Getty Images
6. CM: Bruno Guimaraes
Guimaraes could be the difference maker on Saturday, if he is able to control his emotions and show the class that fans have become accustomed to seeing during his time on Tyneside. | AFP via Getty Images
7. CM: Sean Longstaff
Longstaff is another player that the team will look for inspiration from on Saturday. He has scored some crucial goals for Newcastle United in the past - could he add another at the Stadium of Light? | Getty Images
8. CM: Joelinton
Joelinton was very good against Liverpool in a role he excelled in towards the end of last season. His physicality and engine will be needed in what promises to be a feisty encounter. | Getty Images