Sunderland's suspension trouble

Struggling Sunderland are hit by a trio of suspensions in the chase of a first home win of the season against in-form Tottenham at the Stadium of Light on Sunday.

Stephen Wright, sent off in the 2-0 defeat at West Ham last Saturday on his return to action since the opening day of the season, misses out along with Dean Whitehead and Stephen Caldwell – who have picked up five yellow cards.