Stars back for Sunderland

Sunderland boss Steve Bruce has restored his big guns to the starting line-up today as he went in search of derby revenge.

Craig Gordon, Nedum Onuoha, Titus Bramble, Phil Bardsley, Jordan Henderson and Ahmed Elmohamady all return with the Black Cats desperate to avenge their 5-1 drubbing at St James’ Park in October, although there was no place in the 18 for injured duo Lee Cattermole or Danny Welbeck.