Sunderland return to Championship action on Saturday hoping to make it a perfect week when they face Oxford United at the Stadium of Light.
Wins on the road against Hull City and Luton Town have cemented their place at the top of the table, but they will be well aware that they cannot afford to underestimate an Oxford United side who have made a very solid start to the season following their promotion through the League One play-offs. Here’s all the team and injury news as we have it at the moment, with significant concerns for both bosses...
1. Romaine Mundle - doubt
Mundle was a game changer in extra time of the second leg as he made his return from a hamstring injury. Le Bris said everyone was 'more or less' available and so the big question is how big a part he can play. | Frank Reid
2. Patrick Roberts - doubt
Le Bris's comments also suggest Roberts will be available despite a calf issue - the question again being how much he'll feature. Photo: George Wood
3. Jesurun Rak-Sakyi - available
Crystal Palace loanee came off the bench in the second leg win over Bristol City and so should be in contention to start here. Winger with the ability to win the game at his best. | Getty Images
4. Ahmed Abdullahi - doubt
Is back in full training after recovering from a groin issue but a concussion has slowed progress. Is out of the protocols in time for Wembley but given his lack of regular training and match sharpness it would be a huge surprise for Le Bris to include him. | BELGA MAG/AFP via Getty Images