Newcastle United have been forced to abandon their traditional black and white stripes for the Wear-Tyne derby.

Instead they are wearing their blue away kit for the clash with Sunderland at the Stadium of Light.

It is a decision that has not gone down well with Toon fans, who have waited nine years for a match against Sunderland in the Premier League.

Why are Newcastle wearing their away kit?

Premier League clubs must adhere to rule M22 when it comes to kit clashes.

The rule states: “When playing in league matches the players of each participating club shall wear a strip which differs visibly from and contrasts with one another to ensure that match officials, players, spectators and television viewers (including those with colour vision deficiency) will be able to distinguish clearl

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