Trio in contention for Gunners clash

Marton Fulop, John Mensah and Bolo Zenden are all in contention as Sunderland prepare to host Arsenal on Saturday.

Fulop will take over in goal from Craig Gordon who is facing a lengthy spell out with a broken arm, while Mensah and Gordon are back in the reckoning after recovering from calf and hip problems.

Fraizer Campbell is favourite to partner Darren Bent in attack with Kenwyne Jones serving the second game of a three-match ban while defender Michael Turner is also suspended.

Lorik Cana is available to return after a ban but Lee Cattermole is still sidelined for the long-term with a knee injury.