Alan Pardew has a particular point to prove at a ground where he can expect plenty of abuse from the stands. As Newcastle United manager he lost his last four north-east derbies against Sunderland and will be anxious to see his Palace side wreak revenge on Dick Advocaat’s relegation-threatened team. Advocaat is likely to be wary of Palace’s counterattacking threat as he aims to build on last Sunday’s home triumph against John Carver’s Newcastle. Even if the current mini-heatwave continues, Sunderland’s Dutch manager is expected to wear his lucky brown winter scarf. Louise Taylor
Kick-off Saturday 3pm
Venue Stadium of Light
Last season Sunderland 0 Crystal Palace 0
Referee A Taylor
This season G23, Y92, R5, 4.22 cards per game
Odds H 2-1 A 7-4 D 9-4
Sunderland
Subs from Mannone, Coates, Bridcutt, Réveillère, Johnson, Watmore, Graham, Buckley, Honeyman, Stryjek
Doubtful None
Injured Álvarez (knee, May), Brown (knee, May), Giaccherini (ankle, May)
Suspended Larsson (first of two)
Form DLDLLW
Discipline Y80 R2
Leading scorers Fletcher, Johnson 4
Crystal Palace
Subs from Hennessey, Kettings, Souaré, Mariappa, Hangeland, Ledley, Boateng, Chamakh, Gayle, Thomas, Sanogo, Ameobi
Doubtful Chamakh (hamstring), Ledley (hip), Thomas (calf)
Injured Campbell (hamstring, 25 Apr), Lee (shin, 25 Apr), Mutch (thigh, 25 Apr)
Suspended None
Form LWLWWW
Discipline Y54 R4
Leading scorers Gayle, Jedinak, Murray 5
