Sunderland and Aston Villa square off at Stadium of Light at 3:00 PM today, with momentum, pride, and points at stake in the Premier League.

Sunderland have shown glimpses of consistency, picking up 2 wins recently. Aston Villa will be hoping to turn things around after a tough stretch.

Historically, Aston Villa lead the rivalry with 6 wins over Sunderland's 1. 3 of those have ended in draws. Their most recent meeting saw Aston Villa came out on top 3-0.

Expect Sunderland to control midfield with their 4-3-3 formation, while Aston Villa aim to absorb and counter in their 4-2-3-1.

With so much at stake in the Premier League, both teams will be eager to leave their mark. Fine margins could decide this contest.