It’s a crucial clash for both Sunderland and Burnley as they clash on Monday night.
Both Régis Le Bris and Scott Parker have some significant absentees to contend with - here’s the team news from both camps as we have it...
Misses out as he recovers from an ankle issue. Set to be reassessed next week ahead of the trip to Arsenal.
1. Granit Xhaka - out
Misses out as he recovers from an ankle issue. Set to be reassessed next week ahead of the trip to Arsenal. Photo: George Wood
Geertruida has interest from Liverpool ahead of the deadline and Sunderland have made clear they won't stand in his way should they be able to secure a replacement. Seems highly unlikely to be involved as a result.
2. Lutsharel Geertruida - major doubt
Geertruida has interest from Liverpool ahead of the deadline and Sunderland have made clear they won't stand in his way should they be able to secure a replacement. Seems highly unlikely to be involved as a result. | Chris Fryatt
Sunderland's latest signing is set to go straight onto the bench following Anthony Patterson's loan move to Millwall.
3. Melker Ellborg - available
Sunderland's latest signing is set to go straight onto the bench following Anthony Patterson's loan move to Millwall. | Getty Images
Burnley's new loan signing goes straight into the squad for Monday night's game, though his lack of game time this season might mean he is used as a substitute initially.
4. James Ward-Prowse - available
Burnley's new loan signing goes straight into the squad for Monday night's game, though his lack of game time this season might mean he is used as a substitute initially. Photo: James Gill