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Here is our predicted starting line-up for Sunderland’s clash with Swansea City. Sunderland are set to host Swansea City this weekend in their first match since Michael Beale was sacked. The 43-year-old was sent packing days after the Black Cats were beaten by former boss Tony Mowbray’s Birmingham City. Mike Dodds will return to the hot-seat after picking up six points from a possible nine during his brief stint as interim manager in December. The club have been left a huge task at making up a seven-point gap between themselves and the play-off spots, and will be desperate to kick it off with …

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