Predicted Sunderland XI, team news v Wigan

Sunderland will face one other powerful activity as we speak, albeit an entirely winnable one, as they host Wigan Athletic within the Championship.

The Black Cats are 13th within the desk winless of their final 4, however their earlier good kind and scattered wins imply that they nonetheless sit inside simply four factors of the play-off locations.

Nonetheless, they may come up in opposition to a high-flying Latics facet who at the moment sit ninth, having gained two of their final 4 matches.

With loads of key selections for Tony Mowbray and one essential suspension, he has lots to ponder when it comes to group choice for this all-important fixture.

With that in thoughts, right here’s the Sunderland XI that we’re predicting for as we speak’s conflict on the Stadium of Mild…

It may be anticipated that Mowbray will make three adjustments from the facet which fell to a 2-1 defeat to Swansea Metropolis per week in the past as he reverts again to a 3-4-3 formation.

In purpose, Anthony Patterson hopes to proceed his positive kind, having stored two clear sheets in his final three video games.

In entrance of him, the fit-again Dennis Cirkin might earn a recall to function alongside Danny Batth and Luke O’Nien in a central defensive three. Jack Clarke will subsequently be handed a extra superior position from his regular left-back berth, as will Lynden Gooch on the precise.

One of many main points that Mowbray will face is the suspension of Corry Evans. It might be wishful considering, however we might duly see a primary Sunderland begin for loanee Edouard Michut.

The younger Frenchman has made one cameo appearance from the bench however the 19-year-old – who 90min journalist Michael Graham instructed was a “superb” signing – may lastly be handed a beginning delivery and given an opportunity to showcase his skills to the Stadium of Mild.

Mowbray will likely be relying upon his entrance three to win him this match after the group scoring simply once of their final three video games.

Elliot Embleton will doubtless proceed spearheading the assault, supplemented by Alex Pritchard. A lot of the width will likely be offered by Amad Diallo, who might be recalled in favour of Patrick Roberts.

Neither of the precise wingers has carried out notably nicely in latest weeks, with WhoScored seasonal scores of 6.17 and 6.79 respectively, however the Manchester United loanee will likely be eager to ignite his profession on Wearside within the hope that he can take some momentum again to Outdated Trafford.