Sunderland look for a stunning derby sweep of Newcastle United when they visit St. James' Park on Sunday.

The first step of the Premier League’s three-step protocol was initiated by referee Anthony Taylor.

Live updates as Eddie Howe's Newcastle United take on North East rivals Sunderland in today's Premier League clash at St James' Park

NEWCASTLE, England (AP) — The Premier League game between Newcastle and Sunderland was stopped on Sunday after there was a report of discriminatory abuse from the crowd, the league said. Sunderland's Lutsharel Geertruida,

Play was stopped in the second half of the Tyne-Wear derby after referee Antony Taylor was informed of the alleged abuse.

Sunderland’s Tyne-Wear derby hero Brian Brobbey has been described as a ‘thorn in the side’ of Newcastle United after the Black Cats secured a historic win at St James Park.

Newcastle United were dumped out of the Champions League in midweek, but there is no time for them to feel sorry for themselves with a Tyne-Wear derby on the horizon. Sunderland won the first

Newcastle talked the talk and then fluffed the walk, hobbling and tripping. There are no excuses and no hiding places, for Howe or anybody

Newcastle United entertained Sunderland at St. James’ Park earlier today as they hoped to secure a good result at home in the Tyne-Wear derby. The Magpies made a quick start to the game and scored