As Sunderland prepare for game that could see Newcastle relegated rival fans take to Twitter

A win for the Black Cats over Everton and Newcastle will be relegated to the Championship.

Any other result and the battle to avoid the drop will go to the last weekend of the season.

It appears that most Newcastle fans have accepted their possible fate, while Sunderland fans are more bullish of staying up.

Magpies supporters appear more keen to ensure the services of manager Rafa Benitez are retained, while Black Cats supporters are hoping the fact that Sam Allardyce has never been relegated will help their cause.

Below are some of the Tweets from both sides of the divide.

Shouldn't be relying on other teams
Cmon the Toffees,Roberto I think your a great Manager of a great club with great players#LickArseQuinny

— Mick Quinn (@mickquinn1089) May 11, 2016

Tonight has the potential to be special, please don't let us down @SunderlandAFC #safc

— Nathan J Gallagher (@NathGallagher1) May 11, 2016

Tonight my beloved club could be relegated .Part of me wants to believe we can still stay up but it's hard to see #NUFC

— Newcastle United (@nufcarmy1892) May 11, 2016

Jangling already. Ha'way the lads. #safc

— Iain Summers (@IainSummers1) May 11, 2016

Huge games for #NUFC later. It may be the dreamer in me but my gut is saying draws for #SAFC and #NCFC leaving the tiniest shred of hope.

— Rory Benson (@rorybenson) May 11, 2016

Tonight could be the night. Please Sunderland, please don't do your usually bottling, and show the sell out crowd how far we've come. #SAFC

— Gary J (@garyjerry) May 11, 2016

May I suggest that #nufc fans spend this evening doing fun stuff, spending quality family time, going to meet mates etc. Avoid the telly.

— Paul Edwards (@Paul9Edwards) May 11, 2016

if there is just one thing that this life can give me, just one, I'm hoping its for a win tonight!!! #safc

— gina (@ginayoungg) May 11, 2016