Team News: Sunderland vs. West Ham United injury, suspension list, predicted XIs

Newly-promoted Sunderland welcome West Ham United to the Stadium of Light for their opening fixture of the 20525-26 Premier League season on Saturday afternoon.

While the Black Cats secured promotion via the Championship playoffs last season, the Hammers avoided relegation in the top flight under Graham Potter and finished 14th in the table. Here, Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest team news for the two clubs.

SUNDERLAND vs. WEST HAM UNITED

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SUNDERLAND

Out: Aji Alese (shoulder), Luke O'Nien (shoulder), Leo Hjelde (Achilles), Romaine Mundle (thigh), Dennis Cirkin (wrist)

Doubtful: None

Sports Mole's predicted XI: Roefs; Hume, Seelt, Balland, Reinaldo; Sadiki, Xhaka, Diarra; Talbi, Mayenda, Adingra

WEST HAM UNITED

Out: Crysencio Summerville (hamstring), George Earthy (ankle)

Doubtful: None

Sports Mole's predicted XI: Areola; Todibo, Kilman, Aguerd; Wan-Bissaka, Soucek, Ward-Prowse, Diouf; Bowen, Paqueta; Fullkrug