The Black Cats boss has named the same starting XI for three consecutive games but will be forced to make at least one change after Bailey Wright suffered an ankle injury at Oxford. Scroll down and flick through our picture gallery to see the side which could start on Saturday:
1. GK: Jon McLaughlin
Has started Sunderland's last 14 league games between the sticks. Photo: Frank Reid
2. RWB: Luke O'Nien
One of the first names on the team sheet. Has only missed one league game this term. Photo: Frank Reid
3. CB: Jordan Willis
A key member of Sunderland's three-man backline. Photo: Frank Reid
4. CB: Alim Ozturk
Expected to return to the starting XI due to Bailey Wright's ankle injury. Photo: JPI Media