Sebastian Larsson begins a three-match ban for Sunderland after an appeal against his red card in Sunday's defeat by Manchester United was rejected.
Bryan Oviedo is a doubt with a hamstring strain, while John O'Shea may feature for the first time since the death of his father.
West Ham's Michail Antonio is out for the season after suffering a hamstring injury against Swansea.
Mark Noble is banned but Andy Carroll, Aaron Creswell and Sam Byram are fit.
MOTD COMMENTATOR'S NOTES
Alistair Mann: "It's now only the most optimistic Sunderland supporters who still believe their side will emerge successful from the latest of their annual battles to beat the drop.