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:
9. Nick Pope (Newcastle) - OUT
Pope dislocated his shoulder during Newcastle's 1-0 win over Manchester United in December and is set for months on the sidelines. Martin Dubravka has started the Magpies' last six league games. Photo: Stu Forster
10. Hemir (Sunderland) - DOUBT
Hemir hasn't been named in Sunderland's first-team squad for their last seven matches and has been absent due to an illness. Photo: Frank Reid
11. Elliot Anderson (Newcastle) - OUT
Anderson did feature in Newcastle's first nine Premier League fixtures but has been sidelined since October with a back injury. Photo: ANDY BUCHANAN
12. Niall Huggins (Sunderland) - OUT
The full-back was stretchered off during Sunderland's 3-0 defeat against Coventry and is set to miss the rest of the season with a knee injury. Photo: FRANK REID