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title: "Combined Newcastle/Sunderland XI"
canonical: "https://readnewcastle.com/2015/10/23/combined-newcastlesunderland-xi/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Evin Grant"
section: "Feature Writers"
published: "2015-10-23T17:54:38Z"
modified: "2015-10-23T17:54:38Z"
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# Combined Newcastle/Sunderland XI

This Sunday, Steve McClaren’s Newcastle ensemble will take on fierce rivals Sunderland at the Stadium of Light in what is a huge game for both clubs.

Every Newcastle fan is aware of the fact that Sunderland have been victorious in their last five meetings between the two clubs – and it’s time to put an end to that.

For once, though, both the Newcastle players and fans are entering the game in high spirits after an astounding 6-2 win vs Norwich.

Taking both sides’ injuries into account, here’s my combined Newcastle and Sunderland XI: