Midfield problems for Black Cats

Sunderland could potentially be without six midfielders as they look to end a run of 12 Barclays Premier League games without a win when they face Arsenal tomorrow.

Jordan Henderson (ankle), Andy Reid (hamstring), Lee Cattermole and David Meyler (both suspended) are all certain to miss the clash at the Emirates, with Steed Malbranque (chest) unlikely to play given he is still being monitored by the club’s medical staff after being substituted during the draw with Portsmouth on February 9.