Sunderland vs Aston Villa Match Preview
Aston Villa will be looking to avoid their third straight defeat when they travel to face Sunderland.
Sunderland won 2-0 at Bolton Wanderers last time out and are three points above the relegation zone, Villa are two points further ahead.
Goalkeeper Craig Gordon and Fraizer Campbell are ruled out with injury for Sunderland, while Nicklas Bendtner will continue in attack. Arsenal loanee Bendtner has scored two goals in is last two games for the Black Cats.
Jermaine Jenas could be fit to make his Villa debut, while Alan Hutton will be fit to play. Midfielder Barry Bannan has been suspended internally by the club after being arrested on suspicion of drink-driving.
Darren Bent will lead the Villa attack against his former club, and will look to continue his good form after scoring twice in his last three games.