Sunderland travel to the London Stadium on Saturday, aiming to secure a historic Premier League double over West Ham.
Régis Le Bris’s side has moved into ninth place following a hard-fought victory over Crystal Palace. The Black Cats are the league’s surprise package and sit just three points off the top four. However, the visitors must improve their form on the road to maintain their Champions League pursuit. They are currently winless in six away matches and face a rejuvenated West Ham side.
Sunderland Team News
The Black Cats receive a massive boost with the return of two key international stars. Notably, Habib Diarra and Chemsdine Talbi are back from AFCON duty. Diarra returns as a champion after Senegal defeated Morocco in the final. However, Bertrand Traoré and Arthur Masuaku are both out with injuries.
Consequently, Robin Roefs will start in goal behind a defensive line led by Dan Ballard. In midfield, Granit Xhaka will continue to pull the strings for the visitors. He currently leads the league with eight line-breaking passes leading to goals. Noah Sadiki will likely partner him to provide defensive stability. Up front, Brian Brobbey is expected to lead the attack as Sunderland chase three vital points.
Sunderland Predicted Lineup
Sunderland predicted XI: Roefs; Mukiele, Ballard, Alderete, Mandava; Xhaka, Sadiki; Hume, Le Fee, Adingra; Brobbey
When will the match kick off?
The Premier League fixture takes place at the London Stadium on Saturday, 24 January 2026. Kick-off is at 12:30 GMT.
How to watch West Ham vs Sunderland?
In the UK, the match will air live on TNT Sports 1. Coverage begins at 11:30 GMT on television and the discovery+ app.
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