Hodgson gets on the score board early with a penalty in front of the posts after Paterson goes off his feet at the ruck

Charlie Hodgson kicks us off here at Allianz Park, hopefully we are in for a great game of rugby today.

Players are on the pitch and we are moments away from kick off.

Farrell returns from international duty and will partner Chris Wyles in the midfield. As Jack Wilson makes his Premiership debut on the right wing.

Good afternoon and welcome to Ultimate Rugby's coverage of this Aviva Premiership fixture at Allianz Park between Saracens and Sale Sharks. Saracens will look to increase their position at the top of the table with a win today and get their 5th straight victory. Sale will be looking to upset the home favourites and get and keep their good run of form intact.

Carries team list is wrong. I think you're missing a back row player