Wigan v SUNDERLAND: Darren Bent is battling to be fit for Latics match

27 November 2009 10:08
Sunderland striker Darren Bent has a fighting chance of being fit for the Barclays Premier League trip to Wigan.[LNB]Scans have shown the England international did no lasting damage to his hamstring in last weekend's 1-0 win over Arsenal, and could make the game at the DW Stadium.[LNB] Fighter: Bent (left) is in a battle to be fit [LNB]Manager Steve Bruce is also boosted by the return of defender Michael Turnerfrom suspension, although that leaves him with a difficult decision after seeing Paulo da Silva and John Mensah stand firm against the Gunners. [LNB]Midfielder Lee Cattermole (medial ligament) could be as little as three weeks away from a return, but keeper Craig Gordon is out for three months with a broken arm.[LNB]Provisional squad: Fulop, Carson, Bardsley, McCartney, Da Silva, Mensah, Turner, Nosworthy, Ferdinand, Richardson, Reid, Malbranque, Henderson, Zenden, Campbell, Bent, Healy, Murphy, Meyler, Reed, Cana.[LNB]CLICK HERE FOR THE REST OF THE WEEKEND'S PREMIER LEAGUE TEAM NEWS Explore more:People:Steve Bruce, Lee Cattermole, Darren Bent, Craig GordonPlaces:United Kingdom

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