The Black Cats will have to conclude their survival fight without one of their most reliable defenders… by Derek Wanner

Sunderland defender Nyron Nosworthy has admitted he is unlikely to feature in the clubs final two games of the season.

Sunderland expect Nyron Nosworthy to miss the remainder of the season with a fresh hamstring problem.

Nyron Nosworthy is set to miss the rest of Sunderland’s season after suffering another injury blow.

Sunderland boss Ricky Sbragia could welcome back defenders Anton Ferdinand and Nyron Nosworthy for Sunday’s trip to Manchester City.Ferdinand has missed the last two games and Nosworthy the last nine with hamstring injuries, but both are back in full training.

Sunderland defender Nyron Nosworthy’s comeback from injury has been delayed after he suffered a slight setback in training this week.The centre-half pulled his hamstring against Aston Villa in mid-January and has now aggravated the strain.

Nyron Nosworthy’s Sunderland comeback has been delayed after he suffered a setback this week.

Sunderland’s Nyron Nosworthy knows he faces a fight for his shirt when fit - but insists competition for places can only be a good thing.Nosworthy is currently sidelined with a hamstring tear and expects a tough battle to regain his place when he is fit to return, with Tal Ben Haim and Calum Davenport having arrived at the Stadium of Light.

Sunderland defender Nyron Nosworthy has targeted a return to action for the Black Cats’ clash at Arsenal a week on Saturday.

Sunderland defender Nyron Nosworthy hopes to return to full fitness in time for the Wearsiders’ Premier League trip to Arsenal in a weeks time.