Source: Northern_Echo
Gyan back in Sunderland starting line-up
ASAMOAH Gyan has returned to Sunderland's starting line-up for this afternoon's home game with West Ham United.[LNB] The Ghana international replaces Bolo Zenden in the only change to the side that lost 3-2 at Wolves last weekend.[LNB] Gyan will play alongside Darren Bent in attack, meaning Danny Welbeck returns to the Black Cats' midfield despite a string of impressive performances up front.[LNB] Welbeck is expected to line up on the left of midfield, with newly-capped England international Jordan Henderson on the opposite flank.[LNB] Kieran Richardson will play alongside Lee Cattermole in central midfield, with John Mensah once again partnering Anton Ferdinand at the heart of the back four.[LNB] SUNDERLAND (4-4-2): Gordon; Onuoha, Mensah, Ferdinand, Bardsley; Henderson, Cattermole, Richardson, Welbeck; Gyan, Bent.[LNB] Subs: Mignolet (gk), Angeleri, Da Silva, Riveros, Malbranque, Zenden, Elmohamady.[LNB] WEST HAM (4-4-2): Green; Ben Haim, Upson, Gabbidon, Tomkins; Dyer, Spector, Parker, Boa Morte; Cole, Obinna.[LNB] Subs: Stech (gk), Reid, Barrera, Kovac, Faubert, Hines, Piquionne.[LNB]
