Squad sheets: Sunderland v Aston Villa

If the news that Titus Bramble, the Sunderland defender currently serving an indefinite club suspension, had been charged with two counts of sexual assault was not bad enough for the home supporters, Darren Bent is back on Wearside. Sunderland fans had their hearts broken when the striker defected to Villa for £24m last January and Steve Bruce, seeking what would be only a third home victory since New Year's Day, could certainly do without Bent scoring against his side. Meanwhile, Jermaine Jenas hopes to finally make his debut for Villa having joined on loan from Tottenham in August. Louise Taylor Venue Stadium of Light Tickets £25-£50 (0871 911 1973) Last season Sunderland 1 Aston Villa 0 Referee C Foy This season's matches 3 Y 13, R 2, 5.00 cards per game Odds Sunderland 23-20 Aston Villa 12-5 Draw 9-4 Sunderland Subs from Westwood, Laing, Ji, Elmohamady, Bardsley, Meyler, Gardner, Cattermole, McLean, Cook Doubtful None Injured Gordon (knee, Nov), Campbell (knee, Mar) Suspended Bramble (club suspension) Form guide WLDLWL Disciplinary record Y19 R1 Leading scorer Larsson 3 Aston Villa Subs from Guzan, N'Zogbia, Albrighton, Cuéllar, Heskey, Herd, Clark, Weimann, Gardner, Delfouneso, Lowry, Baker Doubtful Jenas (match fitness) Injured Lichaj (hip, Jan) Suspended Bannan (club suspension) Form guide LLWDDD Disciplinary record Y19 R1 Leading scorer Agbonlahor 4 Match pointers • Sunderland have scored just once in nine of their last 10 meetings with Aston Villa and failed to score at all in the other match • The visitors have dropped more points from winning positions (7) than any other Premier League side • Sebastian Larsson has scored twice from direct free-kicks, a division high • Gabriel Agbonlahor has committed more fouls (13) than any other Villa player • Sunderland have not won a home league match without scoring at least three goals since December