Di Canio faces dauting trip to the Bridge

Sunderland manager Paolo Di Canio faces the daunting task of a trip to Chelsea with a threadbare squad in his first Barclays Premier League match in charge.

Di Canio, who replaced Martin O’Neill on Sunday and has since been at the centre of a media storm over his political beliefs, has doubts over midfielder David Vaughan (groin) and defender Carlos Cuellar (ankle).