Source: Eurosport
Bent in fitness fight
Sunderland striker Darren Bent is facing a race to be fit for the Barclays Premier League visit of West Ham, as he battles to overcome a knee problem.[LNB]The forward missed Tuesday's Carling Cup penalty shoot-out defeat by Aston Villa but is rated as better than 50-50 for the Hammers clash, after returning to training on Thursday.[LNB]Fellow striker Fraizer Campbell is a doubt after suffering a knock against Villa, while Phil Bardsley (shoulder) and George McCartney (hip) are also touch-and-go.[LNB]Midfielder Bolo Zenden and centre-back John Mensah are ruled out. Lee Cattermole is a long-term absentee with knee ligament damage.
