Sunderland head into this weekend’s game against Swansea City rock bottom of the league. The Black Cats have made a feeble start to this season, with the team lacking passion and quality. Elsewhere, the visitors Swansea City have once again came out of the blocks flying, picking up four points from six against Chelsea and Newcastle United. A week of media backlash against Sunderland will not have done the Black Cats’ morale any favours. However, there will once again be a packed Stadium of Light to cheers on the home team, with Sunderland hoping to kick start their already staggering campaign with an upset, against in-form Swansea City this Saturday.
Kick-off – Saturday 22nd August at 3 pm
Venue – Stadium of Light
Last season – Sunderland 0-0 Swansea
Referee – Neil Swarbrick
Potential Sunderland Squad – Pantilimon, Mannone, Jones, Matthews, O’Shea, Kaboul, Coates, Brown, Van Aanholt, Rodwell, Larsson, Cattermole, Giaccherini, M’Vila, Lens, Watmore, Graham, Fletcher, Defoe.
Injuries: Johnson (Shoulder), Gomez (Knee).
Potential Swansea Squad – Nordfeldt, Fabianski, Naughton, Fernandez, Williams, Taylor, Cork, Routledge, Ki, Shelvey, Ayew, Sigurdsson, Éder, Tabanou, Rangel, Montero, Bartley, Dyer, Britton, Emnes, Gomis.
Injuries: Amat (Doubt)
Read Sunderland’s Prediction:
You cannot argue with the form book and Swansea and Sunderland are at opposite ends of it. A much more spirited display is demanded of the Black Cats this weekend, and this game should have a few goals, however, Swansea will still have too much quality for Sunderland and should come out on top. 1-2
