Sunderland and Newcastle United will meet in the Premier League on Sunday for the first time in nearly a decade as "two worlds collide".

Tensions were high in the North East on Sunday, as Sunderland and Newcastle clashed in the first Tyne-Wear derby to be played in the Premier League for almost a decade

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Sunderland's most recent trophy success came in 1973, when they stunned Leeds United at Wembley to win the FA Cup as a Second Division side. The Black Cats led the 2014 League Cup final 1-0 at halftime before losing 3-1 to Manchester City.

A feisty encounter is expected in the first North East derby in nine years. An ancient rivalry resumes on Sunday as Sunderland faces local archrival Newcastle for the first time in the English Premier League in almost a decade.

The first Premier League Tyne-Wear derby since 2016 will take place on Sunday afternoon as fierce rivals Sunderland and Newcastle face off at the Stadium of Light. Sunderland v Newcastle best bets

When Régis Le Bris’ Sunderland sealed promotion to the Premier League in May, even the most passionate Mackem would have struggled to imagine the season unfolding as impressively as it has so far.

We asked for your thoughts after Sunday's Premier League game between Sunderland and Newcastle. Here are some of your comments: Sunderland fans Ashley: Strong, committed, passionate and 100% effort all over the pitch.