Overview
- Sunderland host Everton on Monday, 3 November at 8:00 pm UK time at the Stadium of Light, with live coverage on Sky Sports.
- Newly promoted Sunderland sit fourth with five wins from nine and come off a 2-1 victory at Chelsea, with reporting noting a strong defensive record and standout saves from Robin Roefs.
- David Moyes reflected that he enjoyed his time at Sunderland but was disappointed with the outcome of the 2016/17 relegation season.
- Moyes confirmed Jarrad Branthwaite and Nathan Patterson are unavailable, with Patterson having a minor groin procedure, and he signalled a possible switch to use Iliman Ndiaye centrally.
- Pundits Alan Shearer and Paul Merson have tipped Sunderland, though Moyes’ historical record shows 14 wins in 22 matches against the Black Cats and Regis Le Bris warned Everton pose threats from wingers, direct play and set pieces.