Fabio Borini: Could miss Wear-Tyne derby

Borini faces a late fitness test ahead of Sunday's match against Newcastle because of a knock suffered last weekend against West Ham, manager Sam Allardyce said Friday.

Analysis:

Allardyce described Borini as a "slight doubt" due to the ailment, but if he has to miss the match, Jermain Defoe could find his way back into the starting lineup.