Herita Ilunga is determined to return to winning ways this weekend.
The DR Congo left-back has been in impressive form in recent weeks, forming part of a West Ham United back-four that has conceded just one goal in its last four Premier League matches.
However, the last two of those fixtures have ended in draws, with a goalless home stalemate with West Bromwich Albion being followed by a 1-1 draw at Blackburn Rovers a fortnight ago.
As such, Ilunga has told Saturday's official matchday programme of his intention to secure all three points against the Black Cats for the second time this season, having won 1-0 at the Stadium of Light in November.
"They're a good team, the match up there was not easy. They have a strong striker in [Kenwyne] Jones, and [Djibril] Cisse is a threat. Jones wins a lot of high balls and we have to be first to the second balls.
"We need to win. The last home game we dropped two points so we have to continue winning games, especially at home, if we want to stay where we are."
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