Both Régis Le Bris and Pep Guardiola have some significant absentees as Sunderland prepare to face Manchester City on Saturday, though both are nearing having a full squad to select from.
Here, we bring you all the confirmed team and injury news 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