Sunderland are preparing to host Norwich City in their first home since the 4-0 thrashing by Middlesbrough.
The Black Cats have now endured three defeats in a row and find themselves 10th in the Championship, despite a brilliant run earlier in the season.
Tony Mowbray‘s side need to claim all three points this weekend if they are to quickly turn things around and get back on track, while Norwich are also without a win in their last four matches.
Fans can most likely expect an open game on Wearside, with the Canaries having conceded the most goals in the second tier (24), while only Leicester and Ipswich Town have scored more (24).
We are expecting Mowbray to make a couple of changes after the midweek loss.
Anthony Patterson was absolutely ‘outstanding’ against Leicester and was named Sky Sports’ Man of the Match, despite Sunderland losing the game. The goalkeeper will undoubtedly retain his place in the starting line-up.
Despite Dennis Cirkin returning to the bench last time out, Mowbray is likely to stick with the same defence that lined up at the King Power Stadium.
Niall Huggins has impressed since coming in and it would be harsh to drop him already.
Dan Neil was also excellent against Leicester and is now one of the first names on the team-sheet, while Pierre Ekwah also keeps his spot in the midfield.