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Tyne-Wear Derby Set for December: Sunderland vs Newcastle!

12/14/2025

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Sunderland and Newcastle United will meet in the Tyne-Wear derby on December 14, 2025, their first Premier League clash in nearly a decade.
Sunderland sits ninth, while Newcastle United are one point behind after a disappointing draw with Bayer Leverkusen, and both teams face injury concerns.
Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe acknowledges the derby, Sunderland benefits from Afcon-bound players retained until December 15, and coach Régis Le Bris shapes Sunderland.

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Sunderland and Newcastle United will meet in the Tyne-Wear derby on December 14, 2025, their first Premier League clash in nearly a decade.
Sunderland sits ninth, while Newcastle United are one point behind after a disappointing draw with Bayer Leverkusen, and both teams face injury concerns.
Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe acknowledges the derby, Sunderland benefits from Afcon-bound players retained until December 15, and coach Régis Le Bris shapes Sunderland.