THE TYNE-WEAR derby between Newcastle United and Sunderland has been switched to be broadcast on television.

Initially slated for Saturday, March 3, the fixture will now take place a day later at 12pm and will be on ESPN.

Newcastle's match with Arsenal has been moved to March 12 with an 8pm kick-off, and the Magpies visit to West Brom on March 25 will also be televised, kicking off at 4pm..

Liverpool's visit to St James' Park, set to take place on March 31, has been put back a day to April 1, kicking off at 1.30pm.