Sunderland vs Brighton predicted line-ups: defensive changes and Dunk return

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Sunderland host Brighton at the Stadium of Light on Saturday 10 October, with kick-off at 3pm UK time.

Régis Le Bris faces changes in defence and attack, while Brighton have Lewis Dunk back in contention.

These are predicted line-ups, subject to final fitness assessments and selection decisions.

Sunderland predicted line-up

Possible XI (4-2-3-1): Roefs; Meunier, Mukiele, Danso, Reinildo; Xhaka, Sadiki; Fofana, Le Fée, Angulo; Isidor.

Brian Brobbey and Dan Ballard are ruled out with hamstring injuries, joining Habib Diarra and Romaine Mundle among Sunderland’s absentees, according to pre-match team-news reporting.

Wilson Isidor leads the attack in this prediction. Nordi Mukiele moves into central defence, with Thomas Meunier at right-back and Malick Fofana further forward.

Omar Alderete and Luke O’Nien offer alternative solutions at centre-back.

Brighton predicted line-up

Possible XI (4-2-3-1): Verbruggen; Kadıoğlu, Vušković, Dunk, Boscagli; Groß, Ayari; Gómez, Yalcouyé, De Cuyper; Kostoulas.

Brighton’s official update confirms Dunk’s return, with Jack Hinshelwood being assessed.

Yankuba Minteh, Mats Wieffer and Kaoru Mitoma are not yet fit. Yasin Ayari’s inclusion remains conditional following a reported illness.

When are the confirmed teams announced?

Official line-ups are expected at 1.45pm BST, 75 minutes before kick-off, under the Premier League’s team-news schedule.

This page contains predictions rather than confirmed selections.

How to watch

The Saturday 3pm fixture is not being shown live on UK television.

For other televised matches and channel listings, see our football on TV today guide.

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