Venue: St James' Park Date: Sunday, 14th April K/o: 12:00 GMT
Team News
Newcastle will be hoping to welcome back defender Steven Taylor for the Tyne-Wear derby against local rivals Sunderland. Hatem Ben Arfa and Yoan Gouffran should also feature, though the Magpies will continue to be without Fabricio Coloccini (back), Davide Santon and Cheick Tiote (both hamstring). Sunderland will be without midfielder Craig Gardner through suspension, while Carlos Cuellar and Danny Graham trained this week and face late fitness tests. Connor Wickham is also a doubt.
Key Stats
Sunderland have not beaten Newcastle in six Premier League matches - their last win was a 2-1 home victory on 25th October 2008. In 21 Premier League matches between the two clubs, Newcastle have won nine while Sunderland have won just three. There have been nine draws and three 1-1 stalemates in the last four matches. Newcastle have claimed 28 of their 36 points this season at home. Sunderland have not won in nine Premier League matches The Black Cats have lost their last four away Premier League matches.
Likely Line-Ups
Newcastle Krul, Simpson, Williamson, Yanga-M'Biwa, Anita, Ben Arfa, Cabaye, Sissoko, Gutierrez, Gouffran, Cisse
Sunderland Mignolet, Bardsley, O'Shea, Kilgallon, Rose, Johnson, Larsson, McClean, N'Diaye, Sessegnon, Graham
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