Régis Le Bris has reverted to a back four as Sunderland face Newcastle United at the Stadium of Light on Sunday afternoon.

Sunderland AFC has received a big roster boost ahead of its match against Newcastle United FC in the Premier League on Dec. 14.

Can you deal with the 2025/2026 version of Sunderland AFC? I don’t think so. Monologues aside, Newcastle have had a wee resurgence of late, closing the points gap behind us well, but they’ll be tired from their midweek Champions League game and I’m sure they’ll have absolutely no idea about the wall of red and white which is about to hit them at 100mph.

Sunderland AFC are like Andy Dufresne escaping to freedom in The Shawshank Redemption. A win on Sunday would make us embrace the rain. Let’s do this.

Sunderland's squad continues to surprise; their investment wasn't just in renowned players but in previously unseen gems. Regis Le Bris has built a competitive team in the Premier League with great solidity. He has created a surprise team where each player plays a fundamental role, match after match.

Sunderland owner Kyril Louis-Dreyfus was left ‘disgusted and hurt’ by an unforgivable move the last time they played Newcastle at home. The Black Cats hosted the Magpies in the FA Cup

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. An investigative journalist who also writes about European soccer. SUNDERLAND, ENGLAND - JULY 29: New Sunderland signing Granit Xhaka performs media duties at The Academy of Light on ...

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Bournemouth's Tyler Adams celebrates scoring their side's second goal of the game during the Premier League match at the Stadium of Light, Sunderland. (Image: Steve Welsh/PA Wire) He broke forward and, spotting Roefs off his line, shot from the edge of the centre circle and lobbed the back-tracking keeper.

Nordi Mukiele of Sunderland celebrates after scoring against Wolves Michael Driver/MI News/NurPhoto via Getty Images Noon, Saturday, Sunderland city centre. As children kick balls around the busy, renovated Keel Square, a giant screen above them shows ...

Sunderland and Newcastle United renew hostilities in the Premier League after almost a decade apart. The Tyne-Wear derby has not taken place in England's top flight since 2016, when Newcastle were relegated. The Magpies secured an instant return to the Premier League, but Sunderland passed them going in the other direction.