Squad sheets: Queens Park Rangers v Sunderland

From 16 Premier League outings so far in 2011-12 QPR average a point a game, Sunderland even less for their 14, so whoever can emerge from the four-match festive season jamboree in profit will feel some comfort as the race to avoid relegation starts in earnest in the new year. Sunderland have won only once on the road this season, QPR last enjoyed victory over four weeks ago and with only 33 goals between them a dour affair could well be in the offing. The last time these teams met was in the Championship in the 2006-07 season and Sunderland completed a double, winning both matches 2-1. Jamie Jackson Venue Loftus Road, Wednesday 8pm Last season n/a Referee Andre Marriner This season's matches 7 Y 29 R 1 QPR Subs from Kenny, Putnins, Ferdinand, Connolly, Taarabt, Orr, Buzsaky, Smith, Puncheon, Campbell Doubtful Bothroyd, Ferdinand, Gabbidon Injured Dyer (foot), Hulse (knee), Murphy (calf) Suspended None Sunderland Subs from Carson, Turner, Laing, R Noble, Ji, Gardner, Vaughan, Elmohamady, Meyler, McClean, Bendtner Doubtful Bardsley, Brown, Wickham Injured Campbell (knee), Gordon (knee), Turner (knee) Suspended None