With the two struggling English Premier League outfits ready to battle against each other, bettor.com analyses the key players who could play a vital role in securing a good result for their respective side.
Sunderland
Steven Fletcher:
The Scottish hit-man has been in fine form since the start of the 2012/13 campaign. The former Wolverhampton ace arrived at Stadium of Light earlier this year in the summer transfer window, and has already proven his worth by netting five goals in seven league appearances.
The 25-year-old would be keen to add more to his tally in his side’s upcoming encounter as well, and help his side in securing a good result at home.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Sebastian-Larsson-c32733:
The 27-year-old has remained one of the most consistent performers for the Black Cats since his arrival at Stadium of Light in the summer of 2011.
Although, the Swedish ace has thus far staged far from his best shows this term, his presence in the midfield will certainly play a vital role should his side manage to bag all three points on Saturday against Aston Villa.
John O’Shea:
Sunderland has thus far only conceded eight goals in eight league games, and much of the credit goes to the former Manchester United star, who has been hardly seen making any mistake at the back thus far this term.
Should the 31-year-old, who is regarded as one of the best defenders playing in the highest echelons of English football, showcase another impressive show at home, his side will then certainly have a good chance of securing a good result.
Aston Villa
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Darren-Bent-c10358:
The 28-year-old is currently the joint-leading goalscorer of the Villans along with http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Christian-Benteke-c9056 in the English top flight.
The Englishman has thus far failed to hit the target consistently, netting only two goals in nine league appearances. However, the former Tottenham Hotspur talisman has the experience and guile to break the shackles, and return to his goalscoring form, which he showed in the 2010/11 season.
Aston Villa would be hoping that the English hit-man manages to find his rhythm in the upcoming encounter, and help his side in bagging all three points at the end.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Brett-Holman-c8047:
The Australian midfield ace, who arrived at Villa Park earlier this year in the summer transfer window from http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/AZ-c38571 Alkmaar, has thus far failed to impress the English fans with his dazzling shows that were part of his routine while donning the jersey of AZ.
The 28-year-old would be keen to adjust to the fast paced English Premier League at the earliest, and start making headlines once again for all the good reasons.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Ron-Vlaar-c31697:
One of the most gifted central defenders playing in Europe, the former http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Feyenoord-c39258 Rotterdam star has been one of the key players in the Villa’s back-line.
The 27-year-old arrived at Villa Park earlier this summer, and impressed many with his rock solid performances. With his aerial ability and perfectly timed tackles, even the best attackers playing in Europe will find it difficult to force the Dutch international in making any silly error at the back.
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