The Sunderland Prophet - Sunderland AFC V Ipswich Town

Last updated : 18 November 2004 By John Jenkin
Ipswich Town
This is the most exciting game of the season for me so far and I cant wait till Sunday. It's the hardest game so far to predict. Both teams are winning games, Sunderland not playing at the their best, but still picking up points and Ipswich in good form.

Most pundits will be opting for a draw and it's a result I was thinking of myself, but I just have a gut feeling that we're going to turn on the style on Sunday and Im backing the lads to come away with nothing other the three points.

Dean Whitehead has been back in the side again and although I rate Dean highly, Im puzzled as to why Lawrence has been dropped, especially considering he banged in three goals, but Im backing the Beckham like winger to win back his place on Sunday. With Carl Robinson out for a month due to his nose operation, I fully expect Darren Carter to partner Jeff Whitley in the centre of the park. Arca will revert back to the left wing and Danny Collins will come in at left back. As for the forwards, I think this would be a great time to bring Michael Bridges in, but I know McCarthy will opt for Stewart...again.

Starting eleven: Mhyre, Lynch, Breen, Caldwell, Collins(D), Lawrence, Carter, Whitley, Arca, Stewart and Elliott.

Subs: Alnwick, Thornton, Whitehead, Collins (N) and Bridges.

Score: SUNDERLAND AFC 3 IPSWICH TOWN 2.

Scorers: STEWART, ELLIOTT AND BRIDGES.