Sunderland are preparing to face Cardiff in the Championship - but who will start for Tony Mowbray’s side?
The Black Cats beat Blackburn 3-1 last time out, meaning they have won their last three league games.
Pierre Ekwah, Dennis Cirkin and Bradley Dack all missed the match against Rovers due to injuries, with several first-team players unavailable.
Here’s our predicted Sunderland XI to face Cardiff at the Stadium of Light:
1. GK: Anthony Patterson
While he wasn’t able to keep a clean sheet at Blackburn, the Sunderland keeper still made some important saves during the 3-1 win. Photo: Frank Reid
2. RB: Trai Hume
Hume has started all seven of Sunderland’s league games so far this season and shown his versatility by stepping into midfield. Photo: Frank Reid
3. CB: Luke O’Nien
O’Nien regularly tried to step out with the ball against Blackburn, demonstrating his ability in possession as well as his defensive attributes. Photo: Frank Reid
4. CB: Dan Ballard
Sunderland withstood plenty of first-half pressure in the win over Blackburn, with Ballard making several important blocks and interventions at the back. Photo: Frank Reid