Sunderland: Pantilimon, Vergini, Reveillere, O'Shea (c), Coates, Cattermole, Larsson, Rodwell, Buckley, Wickham, Fletcher. Subs: Bridcutt, Brown, Cabral, Gomez, Altidore, Alvarez, Mannone.
I thought Coates might have come in for Wes. AJ not on the bench - He looked fooked on Saturday like.....
Yeah I'm gutted Johnson normally has a good game against City. Must be injured. Excited about the match. Come on Sunderland
Heard a member of Johnson's family has passed away. Think gus is crazy to mess with the defence. Would have preferred Alvarez to Buckley too if hes fit.
Post chelsea interview, i think he said one of the defenders was carrying a knock. Wes can't play 3 games in a week and Coates can't play vs Liverpool. Only choice he had was to play Coates tonight, really. Buckley will be there for his engine. Alvarez to add some guile as the game wares on....i'd guess is the thinking.
That man aguero. Totally sold coates there with his heavy touch. Too many misplaced passes from our lads, despite a decent start.