Sunderland face their toughest test yet since returning to the Premier League as Arsenal visit the Stadium of Light on Saturday evening.
So how will Régis Le Bris set up for the game and who will be on his bench? Here, we make our predictions...
1. GK - Robin Roefs
Continues to impress and is quite simply one of the first names on the teamsheet right now. | Getty Images
2. RWB - Trai Hume
Has performed well since the switch to a back five, playing an important role stepping into midfield to offer an extra player in possession. Seems likely to continue here even if Le Bris doesn't stick with the back five. Brilliant against Arsenal and involved in the late equaliser. | Photo by Chris Fryatt.
3. CB - Nordi Mukiele
Mukiele has made himself indispensable with a series of superb performances - as well as that mighty long throw. Such a good signing. | Nordi Mukiele by Chris Fryatt.
4. CB - Dan Ballard
Given the calibre of opposition, his barnstorming performance against Arsenal was probably his best yet. A goal, an assist, a stunning late block - he can't be left out the XI right now. Photo: ANDY BUCHANAN