Sunderland make the long trip to the south coast for their away clash to Bournemouth this weekend, with the Black Cats still searching for their first win of the campaign. DeAndre Yedlin is eligible to make his debut for Sunderland, whilst Adam Johnson has returned to training following a dislocated shoulder. Bournemouth will be without their two main summer signings Max Gradel and Tyrone Mings after the duo picked up long-term injuries.
Kick-off – Saturday 19th September at 13:30
Venue – Stadium of Light
Last season – N/A
Referee – Kevin Friend
Potential Sunderland Squad – Pantilimon, Mannone, Jones, O’Shea, Kaboul, Coates, Yedlin, Van Aanholt, Rodwell, Larsson, Cattermole, Gomez, Toivonen, M’Vila, Lens, Johnson, Borini, Graham, Fletcher, Defoe.
Injuries: Matthews (Ankle), Watmore (Knock)
Potential Bournemouth Squad – Boruc, Federici, Elphick, Cook, Smith, Pugh, Francis, Bennett, King, Atsu, Stanislas, Distin, Ritchie, O’Kane, Surman, Gosling, Tomlin, Murray, Wilson
Injuries: Daniels (Hamstring), Mings (Knee), Gradel (Knee).
Read Sunderland’s Prediction:
I think Sunderland will just edge this one 1-0 with Fabio Borini getting on the scoresheet. I also unfortunately think it will be a poor game lacking in quality, with both goalkeepers having little to do.
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