'I will start a riot' - Sunderland fans react as Lee Johnson makes four changes vs Wimbledon
Lee Burge replaces Remy Matthews between the sticks, while Grant Leadbitter returns in the centre of midfield.
Elsewhere, Aiden McGeady and Charlie Wyke come back into the XI, with Adrien O’Brien and Elliot Embleton both retaining their spots after impressive displays on Tuesday. Jack Diamond drops to the bench despite a number of lively outings in recent weeks.
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Hide AdHere are some of the best reactions from fans on social media:
@antoneee_x tweeted: “Jack Diamond on the bench. I will start a riot.”
@Samthubron3 tweeted: “Why start Wyke?”
@RonJeffrey55 tweeted: “Can't believe Wyke is in! Bench looks better than the team. Let's hope the lads can get 3 points. Good to see Embo in, sad to see Diamond out.”
@AdmiralsCourt tweeted: “Odd team selection”
@DanHull22 tweeted: “Didn’t expect to see Diamond and Sanderson dropped but still not a bad side”
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Hide Ad@Philip_RJ89 tweeted: “This is a peculiar selection. Wyke back, no Gooch (injury?) and Winchester only on the bench. Not the starting eleven I would’ve expected, but having Jack Diamond on the bench to run at a tiring Wimbledon defence should be a bonus.”
@DavidHindmarsh7 tweeted: “Amazed he’s dropped Sanderson & Diamond”.
@newtsfever tweeted: “Happy to see Embleton in there. Curious as to where Gooch is, hope it’s not another injury. Massive lack of pace when you take Diamond out of it.”