With a fully-fit squad to choose from – coupled with the availability of Kyle Lafferty – Parkinson has some tough decisions to make.
And Sunderland supporters want to see just the one change made at stadium:mk, and it’s something of a surprising one. Scroll down and click through the pages to see the team fans want to be named:
5. CB: Tom Flanagan
Having shaken off an injury concern, 41% of Sunderland supporters believe Flanagan should be the man to complete the back three. Photo: COPYRIGHT (C) FRANK REID 20187
6. CM: Max Power
He netter a stunner against MK Dons last time out, and 64% of those who voted want Power in the engine room again. Photo: FRANK REID
7. CM: Ethan Robson
23% of fans want to see Robson given the nod in the middle, as he narrowly piped George Dobson in the vote. Photo: FRANK REID
8. AM: Chris Maguire
Maguire netted a brace last weekend, and 62% of fans feel he should start again at MK Dons. Photo: Frank Reid