Sunderland's Best Starting XI For The 2015-16 Season

Despite all the allegations against him, Adam Johnson has pleaded innocent and is set to continue his football at Sunderland this season, unless charged. Whilst he's still playing for the club, it's likely he will fall down the pecking order due to the new signings at the club. Johnson was effective off the bench in games last season (particularly away against Everton) and could repeat that substitute form this season if he isn't chosen for the first team regularly.