Sunderland vs Bournemouth: Premier League lineups, team news, confirmed starting teams

Sunderland welcome Bournemouth to the Stadium of Light in a huge Premier League clash for both sides.

The Black Cats have had a flying start on their return to the top flight, and are well within touching distance of the European places.

The Cherries, meanwhile, started even better but have faded in recent weeks. Nonetheless, they remain on a level standing with today’s opponents.

A win for either side could catapault them into the top six, depending on other results.

Get all the team news from Wearside ahead of the game.

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Sunderland lineup vs Bournemouth

The hosts have kept the main core of their starting XI the same.

Dan Ballard marshals the pitch, as does Granit Xhaka and Enzo Le Fee.

Sunderland starting XI: Roefs, Mukiele, Ballard, Alderete, Reinildo, Xhaka, Sadiki, Traore, Le Fee, Talbi, Isidor

Sunderland substitutes: Patterson, Neil, Geertruida, Brobbey, Rigg, Mayenda, Mundle, Adingra, Hume

Bournemouth lineup vs Sunderland

The big news for the Cherries is that Antoine Semenyo returns to the fray after a short injury.

Evanlison leads the line once again for the visitors, with James Tavernier also in the starting XI.

Bournemouth starting XI: Petrovic, Truffert, Senesi, Scott, Evanlison, Adams, Smith, Tavernier, Diakite, Adli, Semenyo

Bournemouth substitutes: Dennis, Cook, Soler, Brooks, Kluivert, Jimenez, Kroupi, Unal, Milosavljevic

How to watch Sunderland vs Bournemouth: TV channel, live online stream

Kick-off on Saturday is at 15:00 GMT (10:00 ET / 07:00 PT). This Premier League match will not be shown live in the UK.

Premier League results and fixtures this weekend

Matches start at 15:00 GMT (10:00 ET / 07:00 PT) unless otherwise stated.

Saturday, November 29

Brentford vs Burnley

Man City vs Leeds

Sunderland vs Bournemouth

Everton vs Newcastle (17:30)

Tottenham vs Fulham (20:00)

Sunday, November 30

Crystal Palace vs Manchester United (12:00)

Aston Villa vs Wolves (14:05)

Nottingham Forest vs Brighton & Hove Albion (14:05)

West Ham vs Liverpool (14:05)

Chelsea vs Arsenal (16:30)