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The Preview: Sunderland vs Newcastle

12/12/2025 • 52 min

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 inc… Play episode

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Can Man City challenge Arsenal for the title?
The Underground World of Illegal Streaming
The Preview: Man City vs Liverpool
Are Premier League sides finding the Champions League too easy?
Have Liverpool stopped the rot?
Can anyone save Wolves?
Why are Spurs so bad at home?
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Can Juventus succeed under Spalletti?
How Sunderland surprised the Premier League
Has Lamine Yamal reignited El Clasico?
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Liam Rosenior interview: Strasbourg's rapid rise & the value of diversity
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Are Newcastle over Isak already?
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Why Forest are turning to Dyche
Gundogan interview: Klopp vs Guardiola, Man City's treble & more
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Are Spurs for sale?
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Why goalkeepers are going long

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