Sunderland-Newcastle United Statistical Preview

 Sunderland
Sam Allardyce could keep the faith with the side that narrowly lost 1-0 to West Brom in his first game in charge of Sunderland in their last outing.
The Black Cats could be without Adam Matthews, Jack Rodwell, Ola Toivonen and Duncan Watmore for the reception of their city rivals.
 Newcastle United
Steve McClaren could also stick to the same XI that earned their first win of the season when they thumped Norwich 6-2 last time out.
Rob Elliot will continue in goal in the absence of first-choice goalkeeper Tim Krul and reserve Karl Darlow