Sunderland v Palace preview

The Sweden international will sit out the next two games after reaching 10 bookings for the campaign during Sunday's 1-0 derby victory over Newcastle.

Jack Rodwell will return to the squad after a hamstring problem, while fellow midfielder Will Buckley was included among the substitutes against the Magpies following his recovery from a knee problem. However, defender Wes Brown (knee) and midfielder Emanuele Giaccherini (ankle) are still missing.

Crystal Palace midfielder Joe Ledley will be given every opportunity to prove his fitness for Saturday's Premier League match.

Mile Jedinak is likely to return after his four-match suspension if Ledley does not make it, but the Australia captain could be included anyway.

Strikers Marouane Chamakh and Fraizer Campbell (hamstring) and midfielder Jordon Mutch (thigh) remain out.