Alex Neil’s side returned from Portugal this week after their eight-day training camp, and held their own for large spells against Serie A side Roma on Wednesday.
The match finished 2-0 to the Italian club, yet Neil will have been encouraged by the performance.
Striker Ross Stewart missed the match with a minor injury, and Neil will have to weigh up if the striker is ready to return against Dundee United, with a lack of forward alternatives.
Here’s our predicted Sunderland line-up for the match:
Striker Ross Stewart missed the match with a minor injury, and Neil will have to weigh up if the striker is ready to return against Dundee United, with a lack of forward alternatives.