Régis Le Bris has some key decisions to make as Sunderland prepare for their toughest test of the Premier League campaign yet against Arsenal.
The head coach still has some key injury concerns, but could welcome two new signings into the squad. Here, we predict how he might go both with his starting XI and his bench...
Having a brilliant debut campaign and certain to continue in goal here.
1. GK - Robin Roefs
Having a brilliant debut campaign and certain to continue in goal here. | Chris Fryatt.
One of his most dominant performances in a Sunderland shirt against Burnley. His overlapping runs have added a major weapon to Sunderland's attacking armoury and will be key if the Black Cats are to offer a threat in this game.
2. RB - Nordi Mukiele
One of his most dominant performances in a Sunderland shirt against Burnley. His overlapping runs have added a major weapon to Sunderland's attacking armoury and will be key if the Black Cats are to offer a threat in this game. | Frank Reid
One of the first names on the teamsheet given his strength in both boxes and growing composure in possession.
3. CB - Dan Ballard
One of the first names on the teamsheet given his strength in both boxes and growing composure in possession. | Getty Images
Did hobble off in the closing stages of the Burnley win but Le Bris has since confirmed that it was a precautionary move and that he is fit to feature in this one.
4. CB - Omar Alderete
Did hobble off in the closing stages of the Burnley win but Le Bris has since confirmed that it was a precautionary move and that he is fit to feature in this one. | Omar Alderete. Photo by Chris Fryatt.