Sunderland are set to take on Arsenal on Tuesday evening.
David Moyes has admitted during his latest press conference that Sunderland could be forced to play their youngsters against Arsenal in their next fixture.
Sunderland are due to travel to the Emirates Stadium tomorrow, to play their penultimate match of a disappointing campaign.
The Black Cats are currently rooted to the bottom of the Premier League table, with their relegation already confirmed.
And Moyes admits that he may now use the opportunity to test out some of his young players against Arsenal, even though Sunderland’s under-23 side play in Premier League International Cup on Wednesday evening.
Sunderland’s mounting injury problems have forced Moyes’ hand into playing his team’s youngsters.
The Black Cats are expected to be without George Honeyman, Jason Denayer and Victor Anichebe for the match in London.
Sunderland go into their game against Arsenal on the back of a 2-0 defeat against Swansea City.
Sunderland’s efforts in that match were heavily criticised, and their performance against Arsenal will have to be much improved if they are to have any chance of picking up a result.
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