Sunderland conclude a busy week when they welcome Oxford United to the Stadium of Light on Saturday afternoon.
The Black Cats have been in excellent form with back-to-back wins on the road against Hull City and Luton Town, but Oxford have made a solid start to the campaign and Regis Le Bris will be aware of the dangers of any complacency. Le Bris faces a difficult dilemma in finding the balance between continuity and fresh legs - so here’s how we think he will go....
17. Sub - Dan Ballard
Back fit after an ankle injury in what is a major boost to Le Bris's squad depth. | Getty Images
18. Sub - Harrison Jones
Jones was called into the squad following Rigg's injury on Saturday and will likely keep his place after Bellingham's suspension. | Chris Fryatt
19. Sub - Nazariy Rusyn
Is struggling to get minutes but seems likely to stay in the squad ahead of Abdoullah Ba given Regis Le Bris's recent selection decisions. | Frank Reid
20. Sub - Blondy Nna Noukeu
Patterson's continued absence means Noukeu is certain to retain his place in the matchday squad. | Frank Reid