Steve Bruce's Sunderland meets his former side Wigan Athletic and could hand debuts to two of his new acquisitions.
On loan right back Alan Hutton could start for Sunderland in the absence of Phil Bardsley and John Mensah.
Meanwhile, Bruce may opt to shake things up in his forward line, with the mis-firing Kenwyne Jones being replaced by on-loan Manchester City striker Benjani.
Kieran Richardson and Anton Ferdinand are both out injured, so Andy Reid will start on the left of midfield.
Lee Cattermole came through his last match with no problems after months out injured and will start in central midfield for Sunderland.
Wigan Athletic could hand debuts to Victor Moses and Marcelo Moreno, with Moses replacing Jason Scotland as Hugo Rodellega's strike partner.
Charles N'Zogbia looks set for a recall to the starting XI, having missed out in the midweek FA Cup tie.
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