After a solid draw at Brentford last weekend and a Carabao Cup win over Hull City in midweek, Régis Le Bris has some big decisions to make as Sunderland welcome the Champions to the Stadium of Light on Saturday night.
Here, we predict what his starting XI might look like and who will make it into the bench - with some very tight calls to be on both fronts...
1. GK - Robin Roefs
Firmly established as the club's number one after recently signing a new and improved contract. | Getty Images
2. RB - Nordi Mukiele
Mukiele moved across to right back at Brentford and though he has also been exceptional when playing at centre back in red and white, it always feels as if ideally Le Bris wants his quality and athleticism at full back when possible. Seems unlikely to change course for this one. | Chris Fryatt
3. CB - Dan Ballard
Finding his best form and match sharpness after summer surgery and will be a key player here. | Chris Fryatt, Sunderland Echo
4. CB - Kevin Danso
Le Bris put Danso straight into the XI on Saturday, feeling his height, physicality and experience would be key against Brentford. After a very solid showing, hard to imagine the head coach changing course. | Sunderland AFC