Sunderland v Aston Villa

Sunderland are expecting a near full house again this Saturday for their match against Aston Villa. Sunderland will hope to make it three straight defeats for Martin O`Neil’s men.

Sunderland Team News:

We are without Nyron Nosworty, Carlos Edwards, Stanislav Varga and Russell Anderson.

The game may have come to quickly for Kieran Richardson who has just started training after overcoming a back injury.

Player to watch: Andrew Cole

The veteran forward is due a goal and I looking very sharp

Aston Villa Team News:

Martin O`Neil has a near full squad to pick from with Stiliyan Petrov his only injured player.

Player to watch: John Carew

He will trouble from the off his sheer physical presence will be a big test for our defence.

Match Facts & Stats

In our 6 meetings with Villa on Wearside we have Won 3, Lost 1 and Drew 2.

Last time at the Stadium of Light we lost 1-3

Ref Watch:

Steve Bennett

Match Prediction:

1 – 0 Home win

Next Fixtures:

Reading v Sunderland
15:00 Saturday 22nd of December 2007