Sunderland are ‘hopeful’ that they can welcome back one key player against Norwich City this weekend. Sunderland will be desperate to pick up their first win in over a month as they travel to Carrow Road. The Black Cats have endured three successive defeats and will need to override their horrific away form if they are to leave with any dignity this weekend. Mike Dodds’ side have won only one of their last 12 games on the road. Sunderland will still be without Dan Ballard as he serves the final match of his suspension, while Patrick Roberts, Aji Alese, Dennis Cirkin, Niall Huggins, Corry Evans…
