Sunderland are preparing for Saturday’s match against Swansea at the Swansea.com Stadium - but who will start for Tony Mowbray’s side?
The Black Cats got back to winning ways with a 3-1 victory over Norwich last time out, a result which moved them up to eighth in the table.
Swansea are four points behind Sunderland following a 1-0 win at Blackburn last weekend and are 13th going into the match.
Here’s our predicted Sunderland XI to face Swansea:
1. GK: Anthony Patterson
The Sunderland keeper didn’t have many saves to make against Norwich last weekend but did well to deal with some late crosses. Photo: Frank Reid
2. RB: Trai Hume
Hume has started every game for Sunderland this season and produced an excellent display against Norwich, getting on the scoresheet with a deflected effort. Photo: Frank Reid
3. CB: Dan Ballard
Ballard has picked up four yellow cards this season. One more booking would result in a one-match suspension. Photo: Frank Reid
4. CB: Luke O’Nien
O’Nien is also on four yellow cards and is walking a disciplinary tightrope after being booked against Norwich last time out. Photo: Frank Reid