Sunderland and Newcastle United's fair play records compared ahead of Tyne-Wear derby

There is sure to be plenty of blood and thunder when Sunderland travel to St James Park to face Tyne-Wear derby rivals Newcastle United on Sunday afternoon.

The Black Cats produced a performance full of grit, desire and determination to take the local bragging rights in the first meeting of the two sides in December as an own goal from Magpies club record signing Nick Woltemade saw Regis Le Bris’ men come out on top. The Wearside faithful produced a memorable atmosphere as they marked their first Premier League derby meeting with Newcastle since 2016 in some style in what only added to an incredible first half of their first year back in the top flight of English football. All eyes will fall on St James Park this weekend as Sunderland look to complete a league double over Newcastle and land an eighth league derby win in their last nine games.

However, there is sure to be a reaction from Eddie Howe’s side as they look to avenge that December defeat and bring an end to the Magpies dismal record in Premier League derby clashes over the last 14 years. A win would represent the first time Newcastle have claimed a derby clash on Tyneside since a Kevin Nolan hat-trick inspired them to a 5-1 win against Steve Bruce’s Sunderland in October 2010.

With passion and commitment guaranteed, there are sure to be some strong challenges as the likes of Granit Xhaka and Noah Sadiki go head-to-head with Joelinton and Sandro Tonali. But how do both sides fare in the Premier League’s fair play table and which side has the better record ahead of Sunday’s eagerly anticipated clash. We take a look with the help of figures provided by TransferMarkt.

Premier League fair play table

1. Arsenal - 40 yellow cards, 0 red cards

2. Manchester United - 43 yellow cards, 1 red cards

3. Liverpool - 44 yellow cards, 1 red cards

4. Leeds United - 46 yellow cards, 1 red cards

5. Aston Villa - 46 yellow cards, 1 red cards

6. Nottingham Forest - 46 yellow cards, 1 red cards

7. Manchester City - 55 yellow cards, 0 red cards

8. Burnley - 48 yellow cards, 2 red cards

9. Newcastle United - 48 yellow cards, 3 red cards

10. Brentford - 56 yellow cards, 1 red cards

11. West Ham United - 49 yellow cards, 3 red cards

12. Fulham - 63 yellow cards, 0 red cards

13. Everton - 51 yellow cards, 4 red cards

14. Crystal Palace - 61 yellow cards, 2 red cards

15. Sunderland - 60 yellow cards, 2 red cards

16. Brighton and Hove Albion - 74 yellow cards, 0 red cards

17. Bournemouth - 69 yellow cards, 1 red cards

18. Wolverhampton Wanderers - 62 yellow cards, 3 red cards

19. Tottenham Hotspur - 72 yellow cards, 4 red cards

20. Chelsea - 66 yellow cards, 7 red cards

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