Sunderland defeated Norwich City at Carrow Road in the league last Sunday in front of a jubilant away end in Norfolk. The result left Mowbray’s men 10th in the table and sitting five points off the play-off places following three straight defeats before the trip to Carrow Road.
Here, though, we look at just one of the ways Sunderland’s head coach could line up against Sheffield United on Wednesday:
5. CB: Dan Ballard
Dan Ballard has been superb for Sunderland since joining during the summer window and has a stellar partnership with Danny Batth. Photo: Frank Reid
6. CM: Edouard Michut
The PSG loanee started against Norwich City and is starting to show why he is so highly rated in France. Photo: FRANK REID
7. CM: Pierre Ekwah
With Dan Neil having played so much football, Tony Mowbray could opt to hand January arrival Pierre Ekwah a first start. Photo: Frank Reid
8. CAM: Abdoullah Ba
With the Frenchman scoring against Norwich City, Tony Mowbray faces a tough decision if Manchester United Amad Diallo is available for selection. Photo: Frank Reid