Leicester City boss Nigel Pearson is wary of the threat posed by fellow relegation candidates Sunderland as the Foxes get set to travel to the Stadium of Light on Saturday.

Only a single point and a single place on the table separate the two clubs and a victory for the Black Cats would see them climb above Leicester, having played a game fewer.

"Sunderland have found a system that works, where they can get all their best attacking players on the pitch," Pearson said.

"They have experience from being in this position last year and a very experienced coach as well, so there's no doubt that this is a big game for both teams.

"They have home advantage, which will undoubtedly be a help to them too."