Sunderland v Newcastle LIVE: FA Cup result and reaction as Alexander Isak sends Magpies through
Sunderland 0-3 Newcastle: Eddie Howe’s men triumphed in the Tyne-Wear derby to reach next round of FA Cup
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Newcastle advanced to the fourth round of the FA Cup after a professional and dominant performance against Sunderland in the Tyne-Wear derby at ths Stadium of Light.
Fielding a strong team after three successive defeats, the Magpies started on the front foot creating a chance for Sean Longstaff inside the opening two minutes. Anthony Pattinson kept out the shot but the visitors never looked back. Twice more Longstaff had opportunities to score but the opener came from an own-goal as Dan Ballard deflected Joelinton’s pass into his own net.
That sent Newcastle ahead before the break but Sunderland were unable to respond. Immediately after the restart Miguel Almiron picked Pierre Ekwah’s pocket to set up Alexander Isak for the second and from there it was plain sailing. A late penalty was converted by Isak who bagged a brace and secured the victory for Eddie Howe’s men.
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Sunderland vs Newcastle
Newcastle fans arrive at the Stadium of Light ahead of this afternoon’s FA Cup fixture against Sunderland. There should be a fiesty atmosphere inside the ground today as the derby rivals go toe-to-toe.
Howe on what he’s expecting from his players
The Tyne-Wear derby is a battle of North East supremacy and today’s match will be the 156th time Sunderland and Newcastle have gone head-to-head.
Newcastle boss, Eddie Howe, spoke about his expectations for the match saying: “I am expecting a good performance from us - we are ready.
“We know what this fixture means to everyone. We know the importance of this fixture. The players know what it means. For us, it is important that we get back to winning ways.”
The magic of the FA Cup third round and how Jose Mourinho’s Tottenham changed Marine AFC forever
Marine’s 2021 FA Cup run was so far detached from reality that their manager, Neil Young, remembers every kick like a vivid dream. He can still see the last penalty of the shootout which shocked League Two Colchester United on their own patch in the first round, “one of my greatest memories in football”. He can still picture Niall Cummins’ dramatic 120th-minute winner against Havant & Waterlooville in the second round which sparked “bedlam”, even in an empty stadium in lockdown.
That result was their ninth knockout win of the competition and it put Marine AFC, a volunteer-led club playing in the Northern Premier League Division One North West, into the hat for the third round with some of the biggest team in the world. It was only the second time an eighth-tier side had ever reached that stage of the FA Cup.
On the face of it, the third-round draw is a ludicrous enterprise. Here was a team made up of plumbers, teachers, factory workers and a car salesman, paid a total weekly wage of £750, with the possibility of being competitively matched against some of the best footballers on the planet.
How a magical FA Cup third round and Mourinho’s Spurs changed Marine forever
Marine manager Neil Young remembers every kick of their 2021 FA Cup run, which saw Jose Mourinho, Gareth Bale and Tottenham visit Rossett Park in a transformational third-round tie
Sunderland vs Newcastle prediction
Sunderland possess a knack for winning games against Newcastle in recent times though the two sides have not met in eight years. Both are stronger now than they were though Eddie Howe will be wary of over-tasking his star players as Newcastle chase the European spots in the Premier League.
Four matches without a win, including a penalty shootout loss in the league cup to Chelsea, means Newcastle cannot afford to go out to their oldest rivals. They’ll come to the Stadium of Light to win but will be met with a forceful until under Sunderland boss Michael Beale.
It seems too close a game to call.
Sunderland 1-1 Newcastle.
Sunderland vs Newcastle predicted line-ups
Sunderland XI: Bishop; Hume, Ballard, O’Nien, Alese; Ekwah, Neil; Pritchard, Bellingham, Clarke; Rusyn
Newcastle XI: Dubravka; Livramento, Schar, Botman, Burn; Miley, Guimaraes, Longstaff; Almiron, Isak, Gordon
What is the team news?
Patrick Roberts is a doubt for the hosts after picking up a calf injury in the win over Preston on New Year’s Day. Niall Huggins, Corry Evans and Jay Matete are definitely out.
The visitors continue to struggle through an injury crisis, with Callum Wilson and Kieran Trippier doubtful after missing the defeat at Liverpool. They joined a lengthy list that already included the likes of Nick Pope, Joe Willock, Jacob Murphy, Elliot Anderson, Harvey Barnes and Matt Targett.
How to watch Sunderland vs Newcastle
The FA Cup third round tie will kick off at 12:30pm GMT on Saturday 5 January at the Stadium of Light.
Sunderland vs Newcastle will be shown live on ITV 1, with coverage starting from 12pm. It will also be available to stream live on ITV X.
Sunderland vs Newcastle
Good morning and welcome to The Independent’s coverage of today’s Tyne-Wear derby as Sunderland host Newcastle in the FA Cup third round.
This is the first time the two side have met since 2016 with Sunderland having the better memories of the recent clashes. They have not lost in any of the previous nine fixtures between the teams and won 3-0 in the last meeting at the Stadium of Light.
Newcastle have improved since then and Eddie Howe will hope to make up for an early Champions League exit by going on a strong FA Cup run. Sunderland’s priorities are on winning promotion to the Premier League but they will not pass up the chance to defeat their old rivals and should field a strong team this afternoon.
We’ll have all the updates, team news and match action throughout the day so with us as we build up to kick off at 12.45pm.
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