ALAN SHEARER is hoping to be at Newcastle’s FA Cup clash with rivals Sunerland – either as a fan or pundit.
The Tyne–Wear derby unsurprisingly caught the eye of Newcastle legend Shearer and his Match of The Day co-host.
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Lineker said on the The Rest is Football podcast: “Sunderland versus Newcastle! It’s been a while since one of those.”
Shearer responded: “I’ve already sent the text message off asking for tickets! What a draw it was, brilliant.
“Arsenal versus Liverpool and Sunderland versus Newcastle – amazing! Can’t wait. Something to look forward too.”
Shearer will either be in the punditry box or there watching with the Toon army as Lineker revealed BBC and ITV will pick the game up.
He said: “We’ll be doing one of those games, because we obviously alternate with picks with ITV.”
It will be the first Tyne–Wear derby since 2016 – which ended a draw – and Shearer has already spoken to BBC bosses to try a secure the match rights.
He said: “I’ve already been on to the top guys about that Gary, we know Arsenal and Liverpool are going to play reserve sides we might as well do Sunderland and Newcastle where we know that no one can really afford to be beaten and won’t put reserve sides out.”
But Lineker hit back: “No I’ve told them we should do Arsenal versus Liverpool because it’s very cold up north!”
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Shearer responded: “Oh f*** off, we don’t want that.”
The pair broke out into laughter and Lineker said: “No I haven’t, don’t worry!”
Elsewhere, Chelsea welcome Preston North End, Manchester United travel to Wigan and City play Huddersfield at home.
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