A combination of injuries, suspension and the Africa Cup of nations have left head coaches Régis Le Bris and Fabian Hürzeler with some major selection headaches ahead of the Premier League clash on Saturday afternoon.
Here, we bring you up to date with all the latest team news from both camps ahead of the game...
1. Dan Ballard - out
Ballard will serve the second game of his three-match suspension for violent conduct in the recent draw at Wolves. Sunderland appealed the decision but it was rejected. | Getty Images
2. Idrissa Gueye - out
The experienced midfielder has missed the last two Premier League fixtures with a knock and Moyes has confirmed that he wont fit to feature this weekend. Could return for the final game of the season. | David Davies/PA Wire
3. Bertrand Traore - available
Returned to training last week but didn't make the squad for Man Utd's visit to the Stadium of Light. Could return this weekend having trained again through the week. | Getty Images
4. Jarrad Branthwaite - out
Everton defender will miss the rest of the campaign with a hamstring injury that saw him stretchered off in the recent Merseyside derby. | Local Library