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3 at the back tonight? Or is Gardos in midfield?

Source: http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/sunderland-afc-rest-any-players-12071371?

Yeah, I see no reason why Claude won't look to make sweeping changes for this one again. Similar midfield to the last cup tie, IMO. Perhaps Boufal at No.10 or further up.

physioroom.com lists the following as being out for them: - Mannone - Denayer - Kirchhoff - Cattermole - Larsson - Januzaj - Borini

Craig Maskell

There's certainly a noticeable difference in the 5 / 6 year contracts being dished ou t- I'm assuming the TV deal helps us out with this. Those 4 year deals did stitch us up in the past as even if you keep hold of them for that 3rd year, you get pittance for them when they go in the final year. Lets hope Virgil does stay an extra year - I've no doubt EVERYONE will want him.

He's got 6 months left on his contract in January.

It's very likely they will still want Jay on loan as well.

Will be interesting to see what Sunderland will do. I imagine they will put out a strong side as they need momentum from somewhere. They have a lengthy injury list as well. Would be lovely to knock out both of our bogey sides in the same season.

Will be interesting to see what Sunderland will do. I imagine they will put out a strong side as they need momentum from somewhere. They have a lengthy injury list as well. Would be lovely to knock out both of our bogey sides in the same season.

Def save him for Sunday. Can never be too careful with hamstrings. (See Targett & Long re-injuring theirs)

Def save him for Sunday. Can never be too careful with hamstrings. (See Targett & Long re-injuring theirs)

He would replace Clasie, let's be honest.

He would replace Clasie, let's be honest.

Linked with him in the summer. (Man Utd too).

Linked with him in the summer. (Man Utd too).

If Targett (or any other fullback) is fit - then absolutely. Martina & McQueen have put in some miles this week.

If Targett (or any other fullback) is fit - then absolutely. Martina & McQueen have put in some miles this week.

I think that's just because we have no other fullbacks

I think that's just because we have no other fullbacks

I'm assuming Shane might be out for a few weeks? Gardos played a half for the U23's, I've no idea what happening with Isgrove this season.

I'm assuming Shane might be out for a few weeks? Gardos played a half for the U23's, I've no idea what happening with Isgrove this season.

No rest for the wicked. Onwards we go. Doubt this will be the team, but I'd be tempted to make 8 changes. --------------McCarthy------------- Martina--Yoshida--Fonte--McQueen ----------------Reed----------------- -----------JWP-----Højbjerg--------- ------------- Hesketh-------------- --------Rodriguez---Boufal---------

Because he played Thursday. Claude often switches out the 2 shuttle midfielders.

Boufal is going to be magic when he's fit. I'd start him vs Sunderland.