Both sides have a number of injury concerns ahead of West Ham United's visit to Sunderland.
For the home side, the fitness of striker Darren Bent is the main concern. The player has a knee problem and has been rated as 50/50 by Sunderland boss Steve Bruce.
The injury is compounded by a knock to fellow striker Fraizer Campbell, who is also a doubt,? as are defenders George McCartney and Phil Bardsley.
Summer signing John Mensah and recent acquisition Bolo Zenden are both definitely out for Sunderland.
West Ham United manager Gianfranco Zola has concerns of his own, as midfielders Kieron Dyer is missing with a hamstring problem, while Scott Parker is out through suspension.
Radoslav Kovac is likely to take Parker's place with Alessandro Diamanti coming in to partner Carlton Cole in attack.
With Dean Ashton and Luis Boa Morte both long term absentees, the West Ham starting line-up is likely to have a very familiar look to it.
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