Sunderland travel to Villa Park this Saturday looking to gain a foothold in the premier league season, with the Black Cats yet to register a win. Both clubs are coming off the back of a cup scare, with Sunderland defeating Exeter City 6-3 on Tuesday night, thanks to a Jermain Defoe hat-trick. The former Toronto man has been in great form this month, with four goals in five games, making him Sunderland’s biggest threat. An area the Wearsiders have not threatened is in the defense. The Black Cats have conceded 11 goals in just 4 games, a terrible return, and a stat that Aston Villa will more than be aware of.
Kick-off – Saturday 29th August at 3 pm
Venue – Villa Park
Last season – Aston Villa 0-0 Sunderland
Referee – Bobby Madley
Potential Sunderland Squad – Pantilimon, Mannone, Jones, O’Shea, Kaboul, Coates, Brown, Van Aanholt, Rodwell, Larsson, Cattermole, Giaccherini, M’Vila, Lens, Watmore, Gooch, Graham, Fletcher, Defoe.
Injuries: Johnson (Shoulder), Gomez (Knee), Matthews (Ankle).
Potential Aston Villa Squad – Bunn, Guzan, Amavi, Clark, Baker, Richards, Bennett, Bacuna, Cole, Gueye, Vertout, Westwood, Richardson, Hutton, Sánchez, Sinclair, Agbonlahor, N’Zogbia, Gestede, Grealish, Ayew.
Injuries: Traore (Knock), Crespo (Groin), Gardner (Ankle), Okore (Knee), Gil (Groin).
Read Sunderland’s Prediction:
Both clubs will be attacking this Saturday, looking to exploit weaknesses in both defense’s. A score draw is the most likely scenario and don’t be surprised to see Jermain Defoe and Gabby Agbonlahor (who loves scoring against Sunderland) amongst the goals on Saturday. Aston Villa 2-2 Sunderland
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