It's derby day! Newcastle United take on bitter rivals Sunderland for the first time in almost eight years.
The two clubs last met in March 2016 in what was a 1-1 draw at St James' Park. Jermaine Defoe opened the scoring before a late goal from Aleksandar Mitrovic rescued a point for United.
The Magpies were relegated from the Premier League at the end of that season but swapped places with Sunderland a year later. The Black Cats then dropped into League One and spent four years there before returning to the Championship in 2022.
In that time, Newcastle have changed owners and qualified for the Champions League under Eddie Howe, however head to Wearside having lost seven of their last eight matches in all competitions.
Meanwhile, Sunderland sit sixth in the second-tier table with new boss Michael Beale winning two, drawing one and losing one of his opening games in charge.
The two clubs go head-to-head for a place in the fourth round of the FA Cup. But there is the small matter of local bragging rights at stake.
Here, NewcastleWorld takes a look at the early team news from both camps:
5. Jacob Murphy - out
Murphy has been out for nine weeks after undergoing shoulder surgery but is set to return after the international break. | AFP via Getty Images
6. Harvey Barnes - out
Barnes has been sidelined since September with a food injury. He suffered a setback last month and isn't expected to return until February. | Getty Images
7. Joe Willock - out
Willock suffered a fresh Achilles injury at the end of November. Won't return until February. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
8. Elliot Anderson - out
Anderson is slowly recovering from a stress fracture in his back with a return date currently unknown. | Getty Images