Régis Le Bris and Xabi Alonso both have some key absentees and significant injury concerns ahead of Sunday’s crucial Premier League game.
Here’s the latest team news from both camps as we have it following the pre-match press conferences on Friday...
5. Omar Alderete - out
Alderete will serve a one-game suspension for picking up two yellow cards in the latter stages of the defeat to Coventry City last weekend. | Sunderland Echo, Chris Fryatt
6. Joao Pedro - out
The influential forward has been absent with a thigh injury and won't be back until after the international break.
8. Habib Diarra - out
The midfielder is expected to be sidelined for six weeks with a fresh hamstring injury. | Getty Images
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