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Team News: John O'Shea, Liam Bridcutt come in for Sunderland

Sunderland boss Dick Advocaat makes two changes to his starting lineup for their crucial relegation showdown against Leicester City at the Stadium of Light.

Sunderland boss Dick Advocaat has made two changes to his side for their Premier League clash against Leicester City this afternoon.

Captain John O'Shea is fit again to take his place in the lineup to replace Wes Brown, while Liam Bridcutt comes into the side for the injured Jordi Gomez from the team that beat Everton last week.

Leicester boss Nigel Pearson has made one change to his side from their 2-0 win over Southampton at the King Power Stadium last week.

Andy King comes into the starting lineup to replace Matty James, who was ruled out for up to nine months with a serious knee injury.

Sunderland: Pantilimon, Jones, van Aanholt, O'Shea, Coates, Bridcutt, Cattermole, Larsson, Wickham, Graham, Defoe
Subs: Fletcher, Johnson, Reveillere, Giaccherini, Vergini, Buckley, Mannone

Leicester: Schmeichel, Wasilewski, Huth, Morgan, Albrighton, Cambiasso, Mahrez, King, Schlupp, Ulloa, Vardy
Subs: Schwarzer, De Laet, Konchesky, Drinkwater, Hammond, Wood, Kramaric

Sports Mole's pundits have given their views on today's match at the Stadium of Light. To hear their thoughts click play on the video below.

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Wes Brown of Sunderland tackles Jamie Vardy of Leicester City during the Barclays Premier League match between Leicester City and Sunderland at The King Power Stadium on November 22, 2014
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