Both sides have opted for a revamp over the summer – West Bromwich Albion have made eight signings and allowed 13 players to leave while Sunderland have brought in six new faces and let 16 go. This match could provide an early indication of whether the changes will produce results at either club in the weeks to come. If they do not then both managers could easily find themselves battling relegation this season.
Kick-off Saturday 15:00HRS
Venue The Hawthorns
Last season West Brom 3 Sunderland 0
Referee N Swarbrick
Last season G33, Y115, R1, 3.55 cards per game
Odds H 13-10 A 12-5 D 5-2
West Bromwich Albion v Sunderland: probable starters in bold, contenders in light.
West Bromwich Albion
Subs from Myhill, Gamboa, Baird, Anichebe, Brunt, Davidson, O’Neil, Sessègnon, Roofe, Dawson, Nabi
Doubtful McAuley (calf)
Injured Lescott (knee, unknown), Morrison (knee, unknown)
Suspended None
Form -
Discipline Y00 R0
Top scorers (last season) Berahino, Sessègnon 5
Sunderland
Subs from Pantilimon, Bridcutt, Gómez, Altidore, Mavrias, Graham, Roberge, Buckley, Mandron, Watmore, Cabral, Diakité, N’Diaye
Doubtful None
Injured Jones (hamstring, 23 Aug), Giaccherini (groin, 30 Aug)
Suspended None
Form -
Discipline Y00 R0
Leading scorers (last season) Borini, Johnson 7
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