Sunderland are preparing to face Hull City in the Championship – but who will start for Michael Beale’s side at the Stadium of Light?
The Black Cats will be hoping to get back to winning ways following last weekend's 2-1 defeat at Ipswich, which leaves Beale’s side seventh in the Championship table. Hull will also be looking for a response after back-to-back league defeats, while Liam Rosenior's side were knocked out of the FA Cup by Birmingham on Tuesday.
Here’s our predicted Sunderland team to face the Tigers:
1. GK: Anthony Patterson
The Sunderland keeper made a few good saves against Ipswich but couldn’t do much about either goal. Photo: Frank Reid
2. RB: Jenson Seelt
Beale may have to change his defensive line up after Aji Alese picked up a knock in training. Seelt could operate as a right-back or allow Sunderland to switch to a back three. Photo: Frank Reid
3. CB: Dan Ballard
The central defender performed well on the whole during the game at Ipswich but was the closest player to Conor Chaplin when the Town forward headed home the winner. Photo: Frank Reid
4. CB: Luke O’Nien
Both O’Nien and Ballard have received eight yellow cards this season and will have to be careful to avoid a two-match suspension, which occurs when a player picks up 10 bookings. Photo: Frank Reid