Newcastle vs Sunderland key battles: Can Seb Larsson stop former teammate Jack Colback? In another key battle we look at the midfield engine room and the scrap between Seb Larsson and Jack Colback ahead of the Tyne-Wear derby; In another key battle we look at the midfield engine room and the scrap between Seb Larsson and Jack Colback ahead of the Tyne-Wear derby.

Byline: Craig Johns

After leaving Sunderland in the summer Jack Colback has gone on to establish himself in Newcastle's midfield and is now preparing to face his former side this Sunday in the Tyne-Wear derby.

And while Black Cats captain John O'Shea insisted that he and his teammates must forget their ties with the Newcastle midfielder, the task of matching the tireless English midfielder will likely fall to Seb Larsson.

Larsson has also established himself in the Black Cats' midfield this season, winning over many Sunderland fans and repaying the faith shown in him by manager Gus Poyet while adapting to his switch to central...

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