Newcastle United's Mike Williamson claims that form counts for nothing before a derby clash ahead of the Tyne-Wear meeting with Sunderland.

The Magpies head to the Stadium of Light to take on the Black Cats on Sunday and are desperate to end a six-game winless run in the fixture.

"You can look at history books or the form guide at the minute but I don't think it really matters - nothing really contributes apart from on the day, who turns up, keeps their cool and capitalises on any small margins," Williamson told the Chronicle.

"You can rip the form book up when it comes to that game. It's a great spectacle and I thoroughly enjoy playing in them; the atmosphere, the pressure.

"It's something to relish and hopefully we can get a positive result."