article_snippet.sent: The Magpies have lost the last four matches against The Magpies North-East rivals and head coach Carver – who was assistant to Alan Pardew during that wretched run – admits that Sunderland wanted victory more than Newcastle United on those occasions.
article_snippet.sent: There is a suggestion that Newcastle will struggle for motivation given the comfort of their mid-table position compared to the Black Cats, who are fighting for Premier League survival.
article_snippet.sent: Moussa Sissoko (left) will captain Newcastle but Moussa Sissoko (left)'s been poor in Moussa Sissoko (left) previous appearances in the derby .
article_snippet.sent: The Newcastle players will be looking to end the run of four successive defeats against Sunderland .
article_snippet.sent: Newcastle will be skippered by France midfielder Moussa Sissoko, who has disappointed in the derby fixtures of late.
highlights_snippet.sent: Newcastle have lost Newcastle last four matches against rivals Sunderland .
  
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