da leao： Sunderland have been left be reeling this week from the loss of top marksman, Darren Bent, who completed an 18 million pound move to struggling Aston Villa. Steve Bruce’s options have been further reduced by an injury to Danny Welbeck, the Manchester United loanee could be out for up to two months.

da dobrowin： Blackpool boss Ian Holloway must be tired of the platitudes directed at his side after every performance. It is clear that the Tangerines have become a Premier League side both in terms of the quality of their play and the way in which they have been able to see out results. However, there will inevitably be a feeling, as there was with Hull and Bradford before them, that a lack of top-flight experience may cost them further down the line. In terms of this season, however, they should be fine.

If Sunderland have lost their best asset, Blackpool look set to be keeping theirs – Charlie Adam appears happy to remain with the Seasiders until at least the summer.

The Black Cats have struggled recently, even without a major dent in their striking capabilities, and whilst Blackpool will allow their Wearside rivals opportunities, I would expect the home side to prevail.

Prediction: 2-1

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