Michael Carrick’s side have started to turn around their early season misfortunes having won three straight games in the Championship following Tuesday’s success over Cardiff City.
The Black Cats, too, are in good form with Tony Mowbray’s side fourth in the table ahead of October’s international break.
Boro have been struggling with illness throughout their squad recently which may impact Carrick’s team selection as we predict our starting XI on Wearside:
Boro have been struggling with illness throughout their squad recently which may impact Carrick’s team selection as we predict our starting XI on Wearside: