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Sunderland news: Sunderland set to lose goalkeeper Jordan Pickford for six weeks after scan on knee injury reveals damage

Sunderland are awaiting news on Jordan Pickford's fitness after the in-form goalkeeper injured his knee on Boxing Day.

The 22-year-old has been in eye-catching form despite the Black Cats' struggles this season and any absence would be a major blow for manager David Moyes.

While Pickford completed the full 90 minutes of the 3-1 defeat at Manchester United he was in some discomfort after the match and was sent for scans.

Jordan Pickford of Sunderland looks dejected during the 3-1 defeat to Manchester United
Jordan Pickford of Sunderland looks dejected during the 3-1 defeat to Manchester United

On Wednesday morning the club were still awaiting the results and have yet to confirm if he will miss the New Year's Eve trip to Burnley.