Sunderland vs Fulham - Predicted lineup and team news
Sunderland AFC is set to host Fulham at the Stadium of Light for their first home game of the Premier League season. The team is looking to bounce back from an opening day defeat while managing several player absences and fitness concerns.
Why it matters
Early season results are vital for momentum in the Premier League, and Sunderland needs to address defensive lapses to secure points.
Sunderland host Fulham at the Stadium of Light on Sunday for their first home match of the Premier League season, a match on matchday 2.
The Black Cats want to recover after a rough start to their new top-flight campaign. Sunderland lost 2-1 on opening day to Ipswich Town at Portman Road. Although Nilson Angulo levelled for the visitors and the side showed promising attacking moments, defensive mistakes cost them late on. That defeat came after a solid pre-season that featured morale-boosting wins over Stade Rennais and RC Lens.
Ahead of this weekend's fixture, Sunderland must manage a mix of enforced absences and interesting selection choices.
Key left winger Simon Adingra will miss out, sidelined for around six weeks with an ankle injury sustained in pre-season.
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