West Ham United will be looking to continue their promising start to the season at Upton Park when they host Sunderland this weekend.
The Black Cats are searching for a first victory of the season, having started with three successive stalemates, while their opponents have won both their opening games at Upton Park without conceding.
Sunderland are likely to be without England winger Adam Johnson as he struggles to shake off a thigh injury.
The 25 year-old sat out England's World Cup qualifiers against Moldova and Ukraine with the problem and was also absent for last Saturday's 1-1 draw against Liverpool.
West Ham's on-loan striker Andy Carroll has returned to light training after a hamstring injury, but will not be in contention for Saturday's Premier League clash against Sunderland.
Carlton Cole and Mali forward Modibo Maiga will competiting to lead the attack for the Hammers, who have no fresh injury concerns.
Midfielder Matt Jarvis, signed from Wolves, could make his home debut after a substitute appearance in last week's goalless draw at Norwich, but Jack Collison remains sidelined.
Expected Starting Lineups:
West Ham United: Jussi Jaaskelainen, Joey O'Brien, James Collins, Winston Reid, Guy Demel, Kevin Nolan, Mohamed Diame, Mark Noble, Matthew Taylor, Carlton Cole, Ricardo Vaz Te.
Sunderland: Simon Mignolet, Craig Gardner, John O'Shea, Titus Bramble, Danny Rose, Sebastian Larsson, Lee Cattermole, Jack Colback, James McClean, Stephane Sessegnon, Steven Fletcher.
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