It is the first Premier League meeting between the two teams since March 2016. The Magpies are yet to win the Tyne-Wear derby since April 2011.
Newcastle won the last match in January 2024, when they met in the FA Cup. Guimaraes, who played all 90 minutes in the 3-0 win, is looking to take home a three-point haul at the Stadium of Light this Super Sunday.
Sky Sports News exclusively reported that he had received many messages regarding the Sunderland match since the Burnley match.”The fans and we as players are both very excited. After nine years without a match, this is going to be an exciting moment for the fans, and for both cities. [Premier League] derby.
“I understand that it’s going be a hard atmosphere, but I know it’s the final, a derby. Now, the focus is on winning, playing well, and performing.
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Highlights from the Premier League game between Newcastle and Burnley.
“I enjoy this kind of game. We always perform better as a group when the atmosphere is good.
“We are aware that if we wish to rule this city, we must win the Derby. We are eager to play against Sunderland, and hopefully at our best.”Sunderland are the surprise package after their return to the Premier League. The Sunderland team is ninth on the table heading into the weekend – one point and three spots above Newcastle.
Guimaraes stated that the Black Cats have been performing very well. “We must give them much credit.” It isn’t easy to do what they have so far. So we expect that this game will be tough, but we always have to have faith in ourselves.”We know that we are very near each other on the table. For me, this is a race, but a game where you win 3 and your opponent doesn’t win 3. We need to stay focused on the plan.”We need to be positive, stay focused on the game and train hard, because derby games are special. The club is devoted to the Derby.”
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