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...
9. Oliver Arblaster - out
A long-term absentee with an ACL injury. Fellow academy graduate Sydie Peck has been excellent in his absence and seems likely to start at Wembley. | Getty Images
10. Niall Huggins - major doubt
Recovering from major knee surgery and has made a return to training. Could in theory be in the squad but Sunderland will take no risks after so long on the sidelines. Photo: Frank Reid
11. Jayden Danns - out
Le Bris has confirmed that Danns won't recover in time from a back problem discovered in his medical to play this season. | Liverpool FC via Getty Images
12. Rhys Norrington-Davies - out
Defender is a long-term absentee who has been ruled out for the rest of this current campaign. Photo: Catherine Ivill