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Sunderland are just hours away from hosting their first Wear-Tyne derby in almost eight years. The Black Cats have been waiting a month for their highly-anticipated clash on Wearside, ever since they were drawn against Newcastle United in last month’s FA Cup third round draw. The build-up to the game has so far been intense, nervy and passionate, with neither team too convinced that they will scrape the victory at the Stadium of Light this afternoon. Both clubs have been served their injury woes though, with Newcastle certainly the most concerning of the two. The Magpies are without a number o…