match preview

West Bromwich Albion v Sunderland

theguardian 

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. Rich Flower

Kick-off Saturday 3pm

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
West Bromwich Albion v Sunderland: probable starters in bold, contenders in light.
West Bromwich Albion



Subs from Myhill, Gamboa, Baird, Anichebe, Brunt, Davidson, ONeil, 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, NDiaye

Doubtful None

Injured Jones (hamstring, 23 Aug), Giaccherini (groin, 30 Aug)

Suspended None

Form -

Discipline Y00 R0

Leading scorers (last season) Borini, Johnson 7