Sunderland are preparing for their huge FA Cup match against Newcastle at the Stadium of Light – with multiple players unavailable for both sides.
It will be the first time the two clubs have met since March 2016 - a Premier League fixture which finished 1-1 at St James’ Park.
Sunderland should go into Saturday’s fixture with confidence following a 2-0 win over Preston on New Year’s Day in Michael Beale’s fourth game in charge. Newcastle, meanwhile, have suffered three successive league defeats, with Eddie Howe’s side losing 4-2 against Liverpool last time out.
Here’s the latest Sunderland and Newcastle injury and team news ahead of their meeting at the Stadium of Light:
5. Joe Willock (Newcastle) - OUT
Willock has only made three league appearances for Newcastle this season and reaggravated an Achilles injury in November. Photo: Stu Forster
6. Bradley Dack (Sunderland) - OUT
Dack was forced off in the win over Hull on Boxing Day with a hamstring issue and missed the games against Rotherham and Preston. Beale has said the 30-year-old will be sidelined for around another four weeks. Photo: Frank Reid
7. Harvey Barnes (Newcastle) - OUT
Barnes was forced off with a foot injury during Newcastle's 8-0 win over Sheffield United in September and hasn't featured for the Magpies since. Photo: Michael Regan
8. Jay Matete (Sunderland) - AVAILABLE
Matete played 45 minutes for Sunderland's under-21s side last month following a lengthy knee injury but hasn't returned to the senior squad. Beale has said the 22-year-old is available for selection. Photo: Frank Reid