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Sunderland manager Michael Beale sacked after refusing to shake hands with Trai Hume

Sunderland manager Michael Beale departs following handshake of death - after just four wins in 12 games

By Ryan Dabbs published

Sunderland were unconvincing under Michael Beale, and his actions certainly didn't help

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Michael Beale, new Sunderland head coach poses at The Academy of Light on December 18, 2023 in Sunderland, England.

Sunderland agree fee to sign Leeds United defender

By Andy Wright published

Sunderland are closing in on signing left-back Leo Hjelde from their fellow promotion hopefuls

Ranked! The 20 best African players in Premier League history

Ranked! The 20 best African players in Premier League history

By Ed McCambridge published

Just how good are Mohamed Salah and Riyad Mahrez, compared to the likes of Didier Drogba and Yaya Toure?

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Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp fears star will leave this month, with Championship player ready to replace him: report

By Steven Chicken published

Liverpool are set to move on a star, with his replacement lined up this month

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Newcastle United fans are arriving at the Stadium of Light for the FA Cup Third Round match between Sunderland and Newcastle United in Sunderland, England, on January 6, 2024

Free scarves, free travel, free booze and three goals: inside the Sunderland vs Newcastle United bubble match

By Matthew Ketchell published

FourFourTwo’s Deputy Editor Matt Ketchell attended the Wear-Tyne derby inside the Newcastle United ‘bubble’ as 6,000 supporters were bused to and from the Stadium of Light under heavy police escort

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Newcastle fans celebrate victory against Sunderland at the Stadium of Light in the FA Cup in January 2024.

'Stadium of...' – Newcastle's Paul Dummett winds up Sunderland fans on social media

By Ben Hayward published

The Magpies defender posted a picture of the team after their 3-0 FA Cup win on Saturday and couldn't resist a dig at the Black Cats

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Newcastle United's Serbian striker Aleksandar Mitrovic (L) receives a knock to the head during the English Premier League football match between Newcastle United and Sunderland at St James' Park in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, north east England on March 20, 2016. The game finished 1-1. / AFP / LINDSEY PARNABY / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 75 images, no video emulation. No use in betting, games or single club/league/player publications. / (Photo credit should read LINDSEY PARNABY/AFP via Getty Images)

Quiz! Can you name the Sunderland starting XI from the last time they played Newcastle in 2016?

By Ryan Dabbs published

QUIZ! Sunderland and Newcastle played out a 1-1 draw at St. James' Park that day - the most recent meeting between the pair

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Newcastle United's Spanish striker Ayoze Perez (R) vies with Sunderland's German defender Jan Kirchhoff during the English Premier League football match between Newcastle United and Sunderland at St James' Park in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, north east England on March 20, 2016. The game finished 1-1. (Photo by LINDSEY PARNABY / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 75 images, no video emulation. No use in betting, games or single club/league/player publications. / (Photo by LINDSEY PARNABY/AFP via Getty Images)

Quiz! Can you name the Newcastle starting XI from the last time they played Sunderland in 2016?

By Ryan Dabbs published

Quiz! Newcastle hosted Sunderland in a 1-1 draw at St. James' Park that day - the most recent meeting between the pair

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James McLean of Sunderland battles with Danny Simpson of Newcastle during the Barclays Premier League match between Newcastle United and Sunderland at Sports Direct Arena on March 4, 2012 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England

Sunderland vs Newcastle is a fixture almost no-one wanted, and one the region definitely did not need

By Alex Hurst published

OPINION Host of Newcastle United podcast True Faith, Alex Hurst, isn't looking forward to the the latest instalment of the ‘we’re better than you’ derby where on-pitch failure fuels a toxic off-field rivalry

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The 100 best football stadiums in Britain

Ranked! The 100 best football stadiums in Britain

By Chris Flanagan last updated

GREATEST GROUNDS From Anfield to Oakwell, FFT ranks the best football stadiums by their matchday experience. We’re convinced there’ll be absolutely no arguing about it...

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