Colm Boohig and Shane Hannon are joined alongside the Premier Leagues North-East reporter to chat through the struggles of Sunderland and Newcastle this season.

With Sunderland being in  Europe this season, are we seeing some second season syndrome with squad depth.

Also, with Mattias Jaissle coming in replacing Eddie Howe. Has there been a massive turnaround in Newcastle a a club?

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