Struggling side Sunderland will host 10th spot side Liverpool in the last Premier League game of 2015 later tonight at Stadium of Light.
Kick-Off: 19:45 BST
Date: Wednesday, 30th December, 2015
Venue: Stadium of Light, Sunderland
Referee: Kevin Friend
Possible Lineups:
Team News:
- Jack Rodwell has returned after missing last game through suspension.
- Experienced striker Jermaine Defoe is expected to start this game.
- Sebastian Larsson, Lee Cattermole, Adam Matthews and Younes Kaboul all are out through injury.
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- Good news for the visitors is that Daniel Sturridge has returned and is expected to start from the bench.
- Divock Origi is now on the sidelines due to a hamstring injury which he picked last weekend against Leicester City. Christian Benteke who scored the winner over Leicester is likely to lead the line.
- Lucas Leiva could also be recalled to the starting eleven.
- Jordon Ibe who missed last game is doubtful through illness.
Stats:
- Sunderland have not won any of their last four Premier League games.
- Liverpool are unbeaten against Sunderland in last six games in Premier League.
- Liverpool have kept 13 cleans sheets in their last 15 games against Sunderland in all campaigns.
- Sunderland have won only one of their last five home games against the Reds.
Prediction:
Sunderland 0 – 2 Liverpool, Christian Benteke on the scoresheet.
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