Sunderland will continue to put the pressure on League One table-toppers Portsmouth this weekend, with a tough trip to Accrington Stanley on the cards.
Fresh off their comfortable 2-0 Checkatrade Trophy victory against Notts County in midweek, Jack Ross' men will go into the fixture full of confidence having gone unbeaten in their last eleven league games.
It may look like a guaranteed three points for the Black Cats when you take a look at Stanley's form - John Coleman's men are without a win in six games and have lost their last three, but will also be desperate to get back to winning ways this weekend. The Lancashire club thrive on being underdogs, and it could be a potential banana skin for Ross' men.
Of course, Sunderland should have this game in the bag - they have arguably the best squad in the league on paper and go into the fixture on the back of such an impressive run of form.
Here, we take a look at the Sunderland XI that Jack Ross needs to play against Accrington on Saturday afternoon...
McLaughlin has been an everpresent in between the sticks for Sunderland this term, and there is no reason why that should change this weekend.
Matthews continues to be a hugely important player for Sunderland in their promotion push this season, and he definitely deserves to keep his place.
There has been interest for Flanagan from Championship side Swansea City this week, and the 26-year old will be looking to carry on his solid string of performances this weekend.
Baldwin has forged a good understanding with Flanagan this season, and despite strong competition from Glenn Loovens, Baldwin deserves to keep his place in the team.
After a stellar performance against Notts County in midweek, Ross should really consider reintroducing Oviedo back into the team.
The Costa Rica international has bounced back from his red card against Peterborough United, and will be a hugely integral player for the Black Cats going forward.
There is no doubt that Power is a risk in midfield having been sent off three times already this season, but a player of his quality doesn't deserve to be dropped.
This is a tough one. Does George Honeyman continue to feature in holding midfield, or does Dylan McGeouch return to the Black Cats XI? I think after such a solid performance last time out against Barnsley, Honeyman deserves to keep his place in the side.
Having scored three goals in his last three games in all competitions, McGeady will be looking to continue his form in front of goal this weekend.
Gooch has been sensational for Sunderland this term having scored six goals and produced eight assists this term, and the Black Cats will be relying on the American's quality in the final third this weekend.
Maguire will be looking to get back amongst the goals this weekend having failed to score in his last five games.
A no-brainer. Maja is the club's top goalscorer and will be looking to add to his tally of 11 league goals on Saturday afternoon.