Bruce wheels out big guns for Hammers meeting

Sunderland boss Steve Bruce has paired new record signing Asamoah Gyan and Darren Bent together for the first time in the hunt for Carling Cup glory.

The £13m-plus summer arrival teamed up with last season’s top scorer as Bruce makes just two changes to the side which drew 1-1 with Arsenal, Gyan and Phil Bardsley replacing Steed Malbranque and Titus Bramble.