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...
17. Sub - Malick Fofana
His first start is only a matter of time but for now likely to be used as an impact sub | Chris Fryatt
18. Sub - Chemsdine Talbi
Superb in midweek and showed he can thrive in a central position, which could be his route back into Premier League action from the bench here
19. Sub - Wilson Isidor
Started the season well as an impact sub and will get more minutes here | Getty Images
20. Sub - Chris Rigg
Would be harsh on Jules Ahoka and Jocelin Ta Bi after good midweek showings but time is firmly on their side. Rigg is very close to the starting XI and could get more minutes from the bench. | Chris Fryatt, Echo