Sunderland sit four points adrift of safety at the bottom of the Championship table going into the tie, hoping their new manager will give them a lift
Chris Coleman will take charge of his first game as Sunderland manager on Tuesday evening as the Black Cats travel to Aston Villa.
The former Wales boss is tasked with steering his new side away from the bottom of the Championship where they sit following just 11 points from 17 games.
Coleman's first assignment is a tough one, though, with Villa sitting fifth after three wins from their previous five outings.