Bruno Guimaraes believes Newcastle United should beat Sunderland within the Tyne-Put on derby to be “kings” of the area.
The Magpies face the Black Cats within the Premier League for the primary time since March 2016, when the 2 sides drew 1-1 at St. James’ Park.
Newcastle have misplaced their final three away league video games towards Sunderland, greater than they’d of their earlier 21 visits mixed (W6 D13 L2). They’ve by no means misplaced 4 in a row on the Stadium of Mild earlier than.
Guimaraes has scored 5 Premier League targets this season, solely netting extra in a single marketing campaign in 2023-24 (seven). Nonetheless, all 5 of his strikes this season have are available dwelling video games, whereas 9 of his final 10 general have come at St James’ Park.
The Brazilian midfielder is set to alter Newcastle’s current file towards their rivals as they appear to additionally leapfrog them within the desk.
“I do know it’s going to be a tricky ambiance, nevertheless it’s a derby, it’s a last,” Guimaraes advised Sky Sports activities Information.
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“We now have to carry out, we’ve to play properly and we’ve to win, in order that’s the mentality now.
“The followers are very excited, us as gamers are very excited as properly. It’s going to be an excellent second for each groups, for each cities, after 9 years with out a [Premier League] derby.
“I like this sort of recreation. At all times as a staff, we carry out properly once we know that the ambiance goes to be good.
“We all know if we wish to be a king right here, we’ve to win the derby. We are able to’t wait to get on Sunderland and play our greatest soccer, hopefully.”