Hello everyone. Welcome to LIVE text commentary of the Tyne-Wear derby between Sunderland and Newcastle! Team news to follow in a few moments...

CHANCE! Sunderland exposed yet again down their left as Colback is played through, but he doesn't really get hold of his shot and it's into the side-netting.

Sissoko yet again works some space for the shot, but it's tame and easy for Pantilimon.

YELLOW CARD: Lens booked for a high challenge on Colback.

Decent opening for Sunderland as Lens gets into a good position on the left but, with Sunderland players waiting for the cross, completely over hits his cross and Johnson is unable to keep it in.

Billy Jones is having a nightmare out there. Sissoko targeting him again as he races down the right, cuts inside, but fires his shot straight into a crowd of bodies.

Long throw by Yedlin is flicked on by Fletcher, but the ball is cleared away at the vital moment.

Good move again by Newcastle as Sissoko pulls the ball back to Colback, who drills his shot wide - but the flag was up against Mitrovic, who was in an offside position.

CHANCE! Wijnaldum exchanges passes neatly with Mitrovic, but the Dutchman's strike is easy for Pantilimon. Nice move though.

Cattermole slams a shot at goal, which appears to strike Colback's arm. Nothing given, but Sunderland can feel a little aggrieved they didn't get the free-kick.

YELLOW CARD: Tiote, seconds after getting a warning from the ref, catches M'Vila late - easy booking.

Adam Johnson is clattered by Tiote. The referee plays the advantage, which Sunderland don't eventually take as Yedlin puts a cross into the stands - but Tiote gets a ticking off.

CHANCE! Janmaat races into space ahead of him down the right flank and delivers a cross for Mitrovic, who glances his header just wide.

STAT: This is first time in Sunderland's history that they've failed to any of their first 9 games of a league season.

Newcastle have started the game very well. Playing with a real tempo and zest and are keeping the ball well. Sunderland a little too eager at the moment and need to calm down.

Sunderland clear the corner, but Tiote is fouled and Newcastle will get to build another attack.

Hanging cross sent in by Colback. Pantilimon fumbles it out for a corner and Newcastle will maintain the pressure here.

Chance for Newcastle as Sissoko uses his power to drive into the box, but Kaboul gets across to make a vital block as Sissoko is about to pull the trigger.

CHANCE! Newcastle win a free-kick in a dangerous position on the right. Sunderland old boy Colback whips it in, it's flicked on by Mitrovic to Coloccini, whose acrobatic overhead kick is pushed away by Pantilimon.

O'Shea puts one on Mitrovic inside the first 30 seconds. There will be a lot of that.

KICK OFF! We're underway. Cracking atmosphere here for the derby.

The players are emerging from the tunnel for this first Tyne-Wear derby of the season! Who are you backing? Let us know in the comments section below.