Welcome to The Preview on The Athletic FC, where this week our main focus is Sunderland vs Newcastle.

After nine years, the Tyne-Wear derby returns to the Premier League, with the two sides separated by just one point.

Mark Critchley and Andy Jones join Matt Davies-Adams to look ahead to Sunday’s clash before turning their attention to the fixtures elsewhere including Chelsea vs Everton, Crystal Palace vs Manchester City, and Liverpool vs Brighton, where the Mohammed Salah situation rumbles on.

Host: Matt Davies-Adams

With: Mark Critchley & Andy Jones

Executive Producer: Abi Paterson

Producers: Jay Beale & Mike Stavrou

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