Sunderland are unbeaten in their last six Premier League games against Newcastle United (W4 D2), winning the last four.
Newcastle have seen nine goals scored by substitutes in the Premier League this season, more than any other side.
The Black Cats have won four successive league derbies against Newcastle United for the first time in their history.
Adam Johnson has scored three goals and provided one assist in his last four Premier League appearances versus Newcastle United.
Sunderland have won just two of their last 16 Premier League matches at the Stadium of Light (W2 D7 L7).
The Black Cats have failed to score in four of their last five Premier League home matches.
The Magpies have conceded a league-high nine goals in the final five minutes of Premier League games this season, including Adam Johnson's 90th minute winner in the reverse fixture back in December.
Those nine goals conceded in the final five minutes of PL games in 2014-15 have cost Newcastle United eight points.
Sunderland have drawn seven games 0-0 in the Premier League this season - the record in a single PL campaign is nine (Sheffield United in 1993-94 and Leeds in 1996-97).
The two players with the most yellow cards in the Premier League this season could meet in this match - Lee Cattermole and Jack Colback (10 yellows each).
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