Sunderland return to Premier League action on Saturday lunchtime in this weekend’s early kick-off as Sam Allardyce returns to his old side. The Black Cats travel to London to take on Slaven Bilic’s over-achieving West Ham United side. Sunderland come off the back of an impressive home victory against Manchester United two weeks ago, whilst the Hammers reached the FA Cup quarter-finals last weekend with a 5-1 victory against Blackburn Rovers.
Kickoff – Saturday 27th February @ 1245
Venue – The Boleyn Ground
Last Season – West Ham United 1-0 Sunderland
Referee – Mike Dean
Potential Sunderland Squad – Pickford, Mannone, Jones, Matthews, Jones, Brown, O’Shea, Yedlin, Kone, Van Aanholt, Kaboul, Cattermole, Rodwell, Lens Kirchhoff, Toivonen, M’Vila, Borini, Khazri, Defoe.
Injuries: Larsson (Hamstring), Watmore (Ankle), Kirchhoff (Doubt).
Potential West Ham United Squad: Adrián, Randolph, Collins, Ogbonna, Antonio, Howes, Oxford, Cresswell, Noble, Obiang, Kouyate, Parfitt-Williams, Song, Browne, Lanzini, Pike, Moses, Valencia, Payet, Emenike.
Injuries: Reid (Hamstring), Sakho (Thigh), Carroll (Groin), Tomkins (Calf), O’Brien (Hamstring).
Read Sunderland’s Prediction:
This is yet another tough game for the Black Cats with both teams full of confidence on the back of impressive victories. Sunderland will need to be disciplined and hope that they can make the most of their set-pieces.
West Ham United 1-1 Sunderland
