Frazier Campbell and Wayne Bridge both start for Sunderland as they host Liverpool in the Premier League.
Campbell is joined in attack by Nicklas Bendtner, while Craig Gardner has returned in midfield.
Liverpool, meanwhile, have handed a start to young defender Sebastian Coates, while Craig Bellamy joins Luis Suarez in attack.
Sunderland: Mignolet; Bardsley, Turner, O'Shea, Bridge; Larsson, Colback, Gardner, McClean; Campbell, Bendtner
Liverpool: Reina; Kelly, Skrtel, Coates, Enrique; Henderson, Spearing, Adam, Kuyt; Bellamy, Suarez