Patrick Roberts playing for Sunderland against Coventry. Picture by Frank ReidPatrick Roberts playing for Sunderland against Coventry. Picture by Frank Reid
Patrick Roberts playing for Sunderland against Coventry. Picture by Frank Reid

The Sunderland team which could face Bristol City - with two changes from draw against Coventry City

Sunderland face Bristol City in the Championship this weekend – but who will start for the Black Cats at Ashton Gate?

Alex Neil’s side drew 1-1 with Coventry in their first game of the season after Viktor Gyokeres’ equaliser cancelled out Jack Clarke’s opener.

City, meanwhile, were beaten 2-1 by Hull after the Tigers scored a stoppage-time winner at the MKM Stadium.

Nigel Pearson’s side predominantly played with a back three and wing-backs last season, so Neil may choose to match the opposition up like he did against Coventry.

Here’s the Sunderland side we think could start at Ashton Gate this weekend: