Sunderland face a huge clash as they take on Coventry City this weekend.

The Black Cats are in a torrid run of form having won just twice in 10 games since Phil Parkinson took over as manager.

That poor form includes three defeats in their last four games.

Now that they're out of the FA Cup and EFL Trophy, focus firmly switches to the league with Sunderland frantically chasing promotion to the Championship.

The Wearsiders currently sit in ninth place in League One, and while they're just two points off the top six, they're already eight points off the pace in their primary target of securing automatic promotion.

Parkinson needs to get a result, but who will he pick to face the Sky Blues? Here's our predicted line-up.

The 32-year-old has established himself as first choice goalkeeper under Phil Parkinson.

McLaughlin missed the defeat against Gillingham this week due to being on international duty, but is expected to start at the Stadium Of Light.

The Northern Ireland international missed the trip to Gillingham due to being on international duty, but should return against Coventry City.

McLaughlin has made the right-back slot his own and his experience could be crucial in the coming weeks.He's been a regular in League One this term, and Phil Parkinson will need the defender in the coming weeks.

Willis has been struggling with a knock of late but has been declared fit for the clash against Coventry City.

The experienced defender is another player who has been suffering with an injury, but the good news is that he'll be fit for the clash at the Stadium Of Light.

Lynch has plenty of experience and his partnership with Willis will be key to moving Sunderland up the table.

The full back has been a revelation for Sunderland so far this term.

At 21 years of age, Hume's energy will be crucial to adding pace and power to Sunderland's attack down the left flank.

The midfielder has been declared fit for the clash with Coventry City.

The 22-year-old has been a key player for Sunderland this term and will be a big plus in the centre of midfield.

The 26-year-old has been a regular so far this term.

Power has forged a strong partnership with Dobson in midfield and will be hoping to use that to help Sunderland move up the table.

A player who Sunderland simply can't be without at present.

O'Nien has been the Black Cats' best player this term and his added quality in the final third could be crucial to helping the club end their poor form in front of goal.

His five league goals this term have been key for Sunderland, and the hope will be that he can improve that tally in the coming weeks.

The experienced forward will be crucial for the Black Cats as they look to kick on.

One of the few players who can make something out of nothing.

McGeady hasn't been at his best so far this term, but is someone who can easily provide a moment of magic to help Sunderland out of a tricky situation.

There's limited options up front, but Will Grigg is bound to come good soon.

The striker has a proven goalscoring record and the hope is that a goal against Coventry City will kick-start his season.