Sunderland return to Championship action at Home Park next Saturday looking to continue their perfect start to the campaign.
Wayne Rooney’s Plymouth Argyle side are yet to get their first league win but have drawn two of their four games and Regis Le Bris has already made clear the danger of any complacency in his Sunderland ranks. The head coach has some big decisions to make both in his starting XI and on his bench, with Sunderland’s four deadline-day additions set to be available and with Dan Neil back from suspension. Here’s what we think he might go with...
5. LB - Dennis Cirkin
Having a superb campaign so far and no doubt over his place in the team. Only slight reservation would be over fatigue and his workload but right now has very little competition. | Ian Horrocks

6. CM - Dan Neil
With Salis Abdul Samed still sidelined he's almost certain to continue all the way to the end of this busy week of fixtures. Photo: Frank Reid
7. CM - Alan Browne
Looks set for another opportunity to impress in midfield amid Jobe Bellingham's ongoing absence through suspension. | Ian Horrocks

8. CM - Chris Rigg
Played ninety minutes in midweek but with midfield options light he will almost certainly have to go again here. Now undoubtedly one of Sunderland's most dangerous players in possession. | Getty Images