A demanding week for Sunderland ends at Manchester City on Sunday afternoon
Sunderland are back in action on Sunday afternoon when they face Manchester City in the Premier League.
Here’s the latest team news from both camps as we have it at this stage...
The left back will serve a one-game suspension after being shown a second yellow card for his challenge on Bukayo Saka in stoppage time last weekend.
Le Bris has a big call to make as to whether he hands Dayann Methalie his full Premier League debut, or whether he brings Trai Hume over to the left side.
The left back will serve a one-game suspension after being shown a second yellow card for his challenge on Bukayo Saka in stoppage time last weekend. Le Bris has a big call to make as to whether he hands Dayann Methalie his full Premier League debut, or whether he brings Trai Hume over to the left side.
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The left back will serve a one-game suspension after being shown a second yellow card for his challenge on Bukayo Saka in stoppage time last weekend. Le Bris has a big call to make as to whether he hands Dayann Methalie his full Premier League debut, or whether he brings Trai Hume over to the left side. | Sunderland Echo, Chris Fryatt
Foden was shown a controversial red card in the Manchester derby last week and begins a three-game suspension on Sunday.
Foden was shown a controversial red card in the Manchester derby last week and begins a three-game suspension on Sunday.
Doku has been absent recently with a calf injury but Enzo Maresca said this week that he is 'very close' to a return. Not involved in the Carabao Cup on Thursday night but could have some involvement here - most likely from the bench.
Doku has been absent recently with a calf injury but Enzo Maresca said this week that he is 'very close' to a return. Not involved in the Carabao Cup on Thursday night but could have some involvement here - most likely from the bench.
Diarra is making good progress in his recovery from a hamstring injury but this game will come too soon.
Diarra is making good progress in his recovery from a hamstring injury but this game will come too soon.