Regis Le Bris has discussed the midfield duo of Granit Xhaka and Noah Sadiki, who have both received four bookings this season. One more yellow card would lead to a one-match suspension and with the derby soon approaching, we definitely need them available for that one. MANAGE THE SITUATION Yes, we have Noah and Granit in this situation. So we spoke with them. It's not a new situation. So they try to manage the situation properly. We'll see how it goes." TIMING OF SUSPENSION “For the derby,...

On this day in 2013, Sunderland beat Newcastle 2-1 with goals from Steven Fletcher and Fabio Borini. A wonder strike from the then loanee Fabio Borini completed what would be the second win in the legendary ‘6 In A Row’ over the Magpies. This win over the Mags would help Gus Poyet’s side finally ascend up the Premier League from 20th for the first time that season and helped Gus turn around the fortunes of the team in the attempt to pull off a “miracle”. Sunderland got their head in the game...

On this day in 2008, Sunderland beat the Mags by two goals to one. This was our first home derby win of the millennium and featured a now legendary free kick from Kieran Richardson to win the match, an absolute rocket. This game was an important statement for The Lads as up until then we hadn’t won a home game against our neighbours for 28 years and hadn’t won a derby at all since 2000, where we won by the same scoreline away at St James’ Park. Some of the important players that started that...