Newcastle United take on Fulham in the League Cup quarter-final at St James’ Park on Wednesday evening.The Magpies knocked out Tottenham Hotspur in the fourth round, while Fulham needed penalties

Regis Le Bris has another feather in his cap after Sunderland frustrated Newcastle United to win the first Wear-Tyne Derby in the Premier League for almost a decade on Sunday in front of a brilliant Stadium of Light.

Newcastle United's hierarchy reportedly take a specific stance over the future of manager Eddie Howe amid the club's poor Premier League form.

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A midweek win in Brussels, which saw the Magpies cruise to a 4-0 over Union Saint-Gilloise, was then followed up by a solid 2-0 win over Nottingham Forest. But, almost as if returning to type, the Magpies let a late draw slip as Danny Welbeck netted twice to cancel out a Nick Woltemade equaliser at Brighton.

Given that Newcastle United and Sunderland’s home kits both feature white stripes in the design, the rules prevent both sides from wearing their home shirts in a Premier League fixture. Sunderland will be forced to wear an away or third kit for the Tyne-Wear derby at St James’ Park later in the season.

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