Following the promotion to the English Premier League after 2017, Sunderland FC have made a dreamy start to the new season. The newly promoted side has secured three wins in their first six matches and lost only one. They will face Manchester United tomorrow, who have been struggling for years. The expectation is always high for Manchester United, but the Red Devils have already lost three of their first six league games and currently stand in 14th place.
Man United’s boss Ruben Amorim is under pressure, and he knows the match against Sunderland will be difficult. The manager said, “It’s going to be a really tough match, they are doing really well. It’s a team that plays really well, it’s a clear 4-3-3 system with a lot of rotations in the side of the pitch. They are confident and they know that we are going to be under pressure and we need to be able to play with that and we are prepared for a tough, tough match.”
Stats & Facts
- Sunderland have won only two of their last 30 matches against Manchester United in the English Premier League. Meanwhile, Manchester United have won 22 and tied the remaining 6 matches.
- Manchester United have lost only one of their 31 home games against Sunderland across all competitions.
- The Red Devils have won each of their last two home games in the Premier League. A win tomorrow would secure three consecutive home victories for them since 2023.
- Man United have not lost any of their last 24 Premier League games against newly promoted teams.
Team News
Man United defender Lisandro Martinez is still out of the team due to his knee injury, while Noussair Mazroui is also unavailable with his thigh injury. However, Brazilian midfielder Casemiro is back again after serving a one-game suspension, and Amad Diallo has also returned to training after missing the last game.
As for Sunderland, they will be without the service of Habib Diarra, Romaine Mundle, Dennis Cirkin, Aji Alese, and Leo Hjelde due to their respective injuries. Additionally, Reinildo Mandava is not eligible to play due to a three-match suspension.
Possible Lineup for Man United:
Bayindir; Yoro, De Ligt, Shaw; Dalot, Casemiro, Fernandes, Dorgu; Mbeumo, Cunha; Sesko
Possible Lineup for Sunderland:
Roefs; Hume, Mukiele, Alderete, Masuaku; Rigg, Xhaka, Sadiki; Talbi, Isidor, Le Fee
Prediction: Man United 2-1 Sunderland
Sunderland have been doing well so far in the Premier League. They are in better condition than Manchester United. But this is a chance for Manchester United to get back on the winning track. With a great history against Sunderland, Manchester United are the favorite in this match at Old Trafford in front of their thousands of fans.
Betfair Odds
Man United: 1.51
Draw: 4.59
Sunderland: 6.00
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