Sunderland are preparing to face Watford at the Stadium of Light - but who will start for The Black Cats?
Tony Mowbray’s side got back to winning ways with a convincing 3-0 win at Sheffield Wednesday on Friday night, courtesy of Dan Ballard’s header and two goals from Jack Clarke.
Sunderland still have several players unavailable due to injury setbacks, yet some first-team members could return against The Hornets.
Here’s our predicted Sunderland XI to face Watford at the Stadium of Light:
9. CAM: Alex Pritchard
The playmaker has started Sunderland’s last three matches after coming close to leaving the club over the summer. Photo: Frank Reid
10. LW: Jack Clarke
Clarke is now the Championship’s joint top scorer, along with Southampton’s Adam Armstrong, after scoring twice in the win over Sheffield Wednesday. Photo: Frank Reid
11. ST: Mason Burstow
The Chelsea loanee produced his best performance in a Sunderland shirt against Sheffield Wednesday, assisting Clarke for the side’s second goal before winning a penalty. Photo: Frank Reid