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VIDEO: Gus Poyet confirms Sunderland will have Steven Fletcher back to face Swansea
SUNDERLAND boss Gus Poyet has been given a boost ahead of his first match against Swansea on Saturday with Steven Fletcher set to return from injury.
The Black Cats initially feared they could be without Fletcher for up to six weeks when he injured his shoulder against West Brom on September 21.
Fletcher scored twice against the Swans in a 2-2 draw last season shortly after making a £14m switch from Wolves.
Gus Poyet pre-Swansea press conference
And Poyet is hoping that he can repeat the trick against Michael Laudrup's side this weekend, although the Uruguayan refused to confirm whether the Scot would start.
Sunderland currently sit bottom of the Premier League table after picking up just one point from their opening seven games.
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