A banner day for Regis Le Bris and Sunderland will prove a new challenge for their Wear-Tyne derby rivals as Eddie Howe and Newcastle were dropped 1-0 by the Black Cats at the Stadium of Light.

There are signs Newcastle are close to clicking into top gear. There have been signs all season, though. The next step is to consistently piece it together across a full 90 minutes and turning good performances into wins.

Dan Burn was taken to hospital after suffering a rib injury during Newcastle’s defeat to Sunderland, Eddie Howe has confirmed. The defender was forced off in the first half during the 1-0

Newcastle United face Sunderland in the Premier League on Sunday afternoon with Eddie Howe's Sky Sports interview taking a strange turn

The England international has been at least partly at fault for goals in recent weeks. Should Aaron Ramsdale be given a chance?

Eddie Howe reflects on a game of 'few chances' as Newcastle lose in the first Tyne-Wear derby in the Premier League since 2016.

Newcastle United sporting director Ross Wilson gave a cheeky five-word response when asked about Nottingham Forest midfielder elliot Anderson.

Eddie Howe insists that Newcastle United’s vulnerability to late goals is not because he has been instructing his players to sit back