Black Cats face QPR test
by Phil RoscoeCompetition: Barclays Premier League
Venue: Loftus Road
Kick-off: Sat 9th March, 3pm
Sunderland's season could be defined during Saturday's trip to rock bottom Queens Park Rangers.
Win at Loftus Road, and the Black Cats would be edging closer to Premier League safety. A combination of defeat and results going against them could leave Martin O'Neill's team just three points above the relegation zone.
Speaking ahead of the match, O'Neill said: "We're into the last ten games and I think every game is important obviously, but I think they take on a new significance now."
TEAM NEWS
Defender Wes Brown is missing and is likely to be out for the remainder of the season with a knee ligament injury. However, his defensive compatriot Danny Rose is available after recovering from a hamstring problem.
LEAGUE FORM
Sunderland: WDLLLD
QPR: DDDLLW
RECENT HEAD-TO-HEAD
- Sunderland 0-0 QPR - 27th Nov 2012
- Sunderland 3-1 QPR - 24th Mar 2012
- QPR 2-3 Sunderland - 21st Dec 2011