Newcastle will hope to bounce back from their European humbling by beating their biggest rivals Sunderland this weekend.The two sides meet in the Tyne-Wear derby at St. James Park on Sunday.Newcastle will look to extend their led in the league over their newly promoted rivalsGettyKick-off is scheduled for the unusual time of 12pm as Newcastle return to Premier League action after being brutally knocked out of the Champions League on Wednesday night.After drawing their last 16 first leg with Barcelona 1-1, Eddie Howe’s men were smashed 7-2 in Spain to crash out of Europe.Meanwhile, Sunderland sit in 13th on 40 points and a win against their neighbours would see them go ahead of the Geordies in a season where there is a tight mid-table.Since 2016, the two north East sides have only played each other twice and in the reverse fixture this season, it was the Black Cats who claimed the bragging rights.After a heavy defeat mid-week, the Magpies would need to overcome a bleak derby record to make progress in the league.Last time out, Nick Woltemade got his name on the scoresheet but at the wrong end as he put it through his own net which gave their arch-rivals a derby to remember on their return to the Premier League.Newcastle are winless in their last five home league games against Sunderland and is their first meeting at home since a 1-1 draw in March 2016.Sunderland are unbeaten in their last 10 league games against their rival, winning seven of the last eight.Where to watch Newcastle v Sunderland Sunday’s Tyne-Wear derby has an unusual start time of 12pm due to the fixture being chosen for live television coverage.The Magpies released a statement: “Newcastle’s home game against Sunderland was initially scheduled for Saturday, 21st March but the Tyne-Wear derby will now take place a day later, with kick-off set at 12pm GMT.”The time has been selected to help fit the huge derby into the schedule ahead of the Carabao Cup final which kicks off at 4:30pm and the top-flight clash between Aston Villa and West Ham at 2:15pm.The decision has also likely been made for policing reasons with major derby matches often handed the early slot to try and avoid any potential flash points between fans.Despite their positive history in the fixture, Sunderland are not the favourites heading into this derbyGettytalkSPORT will have live commentary of Newcastle v Sunderland on GameDay Exclusive with Faye Carruthers, Steve Howey and Micky Gray.Tune in to talkSPORT through the website via the live stream or find us on DAB digital radio through your smart speaker and on 1089 or 1053 AM.Download and listen to all our live commentaries via the talkSPORT app.Visit talkSPORT BET for all the latest odds and bet boosts for every big event.Subscribe to our talkSPORT YouTube channel for news, views and analysis plus our regular goals show and for more, follow us on talkSPORT Facebook and talkSPORT X.The match is also being shown on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League.Coverage from St. James Park is set to get underway at 11am.Tyne-Wear derby: Last five meetingsDecember 2025 – Sunderland 1-0 Newcastle, Premier LeagueJanuary 2024 – Sunderland 0-3 Newcastle, FA CupMarch 2016 – Newcastle 1-1 Sunderland, Premier LeagueOctober 2015 – Sunderland 3-0 Newcastle, Premier LeagueApril 2015 – Sunderland 1-0 Newcastle, Premier LeagueLe Bris could welcome back multiple players from injury for this fixtureNewcastle v Sunderland: Team newsHowe‘s men must brush off their hefty defeat to Barcelona in the Champions League and focus on a massive game to ensure they are still in the fight for European football again.However, Newcastle could be without one of their key players in Sandro Tonali after he was replaced by Joe Willock in the second half at the Camp Nou.The Italian midfielder missed the game against Chelsea last weekend due to illness but has now suffered a groin/hip injury.Howe confirmed on TNT Sports coverage that Tonali was still not ‘100 per cent fit’ going into the game.He said: “Sandro, of course, had a bit of illness coming into the game. I think he was beginning to fatigue.“I think he was feeling something in and around his groin area, so that could be a problem for us.“I’d say he’s a doubt [for the Tyne-Wear derby]. It looks like he’s got a groin/hip problem.Eddie Howe’s side is coming off one of the worst defeat for an English side in the Premier League“I thought he performed really well in the first half, and we really missed him in that second period.”Additionally, Lewis Miley and Bruno Guimaraes remain ruled out with thigh injuries and are aiming to return after the international break.Sunderland have a injury pile up ahead of the clash as Regis Le Bris admitted his team are ‘struggling’ to cope with the amount of players ruled out.The Black Cats were beaten 1-0 against Brighton at the weekend and have won only one of their past six Premier League games.However, Sunderland have had an admirable season and are set to be the first team to stay up in their promotion year since Nottingham Forest in 2022/23.Leeds and Burnley may be able to tackle the same feat however are still fighting in a relegation battle.One of the Black Cat’s standout player Dan Ballard is a major doubt for the derby after feeling discomfort in his hamstring at their defeat on the south coast.Robin Roefs has kept a total of eight clean sheets this season but may be sidelined due to a thigh injury.Enzo Le Fee and Wilson Isidor could also be rued out ahead of the fixture but may be able to return to help their team.Sunderland currently have ten players who have picked up various injuries and most likely won’t be able to visit the Magpies.