Dieumerci Mbokani kicks off for Hull and we're under way.

• Hull are on a five-match unbeaten run against Sunderland in all competitions, including four Premier League games (W4, D1).
• The Black Cats could lose three successive home fixtures against Hull for the first time in 44 years.

Hull City head coach Mike Phelan was asked this week about his feels ahead of facing David Moyes, who sacked him during his back-room shake up at Manchester United in 2013. 

"I have no point to prove. I had a fantastic career at Manchester United. It's not for me to hold any grudges," he said.

"I had 18 years there overall, which is more than most people get. I had experience in abundance at Manchester United and it's up to me to bring that here to Hull."

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Defoe's next goal will be his 150th in the Premier League - making him only the eighth player to reach this landmark in Premier League history.

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Mark Scott
Match of the Day commentator

"Can you have a six pointer in November?

"This certainly feels like one and both clubs come into it with a spring in their step after much-needed victories last time out.

Victor Anichebe was key to Sunderland picking up their first league win of the season, with his strength and power offering a very valuable extra dimension to their play.

Meanwhile, Robert Snodgrass underlined his importance to Hull's hopes during their success over Southampton, with his earlier than expected return from ankle ligament damage also providing some welcome cheer after the Tigers were hit with more bad news on the injury front.

"This may not turn out to be one for the purists, but given what's at stake it could be compelling viewing."

That'll be a quid please, Mark.

Mark Lawrenson
Former Liverpool defender

I would not say this game is must-win for David Moyes - what he cannot afford to do is be beaten, because everyone recognises that Hull are going to be a bottom-six side and one of the Black Cats' main relegation rivals.

Prediction: 2-0

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Please be aware I'll be operating a swear jar system today, charging a pound for every mention of the words 'relegation six-pointer'.

That was a freebie, by the way.

It's far too early in the season for such talk and all very silly.

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Sunderland make one change from the win at Bournemouth, with Jason Denayer slotting into midfield in place of the suspended Steven Pienaar.

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Hull make three changes from the starting line-up against Southampton. In from the start come Robert Snodgrass and Dieumerci Mbokani, replacing injured duo Abel Hernandez and Will Keane. Seventeen-year-old left-back Josh Tymon is handed a Premier League debut in place of Harry Maguire as head coach Mike Phelan changes to a flat back four.  

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Welcome along to live commentary of Sunderland v Hull at the Stadium of Light - an intriguing match-up between two struggling sides that picked up vital wins before the international break. 

Sunderland's win at Bournemouth was achieved with just 10 men and marked the first three-point haul collected under David Moyes, while Hull's victory at home to Southampton snapped a six-game losing streak. 

Who will pick up where they left off?

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