PREVIEW | Sunderland vs Manchester United: team news, lineups, predictions (Premier League 09/05)
PREVIEW | Sunderland vs Manchester United: team news, lineups, predictions (Premier League 09/05) Sunderland and Manchester United face each other this Saturday at the Stadium of Light for round 36 of the Premier League . Sunderland currently have 47 points and lie in 12th position. In their last game, Régis Le Bris 's team drew 1-1 with Wolverhampton (Premier League 2025/26).
Manchester United have picked up 64 points and currently lie in 3rd position. Last time out, Michael Carrick 's team triumphed 3-2 against Liverpool (Premier League 2025/26). The last meeting between the two teams ended with Manchester United winning 2-0 .
Unavailable Sunderland Simon Moore - Broken Hand Romaine Mundle - Hamstring Injury Bertrand Traoré - Knee Injury Nilson Angulo - Muscle Injury Manchester United Matthijs de Ligt - Injury Last starting XIs Sunderland ( vs Wolverhampton 2026-05-02): Robin Roefs , Nordi Mukiele , Omar Alderete , Daniel Ballard , Reinildo Mandava , Noah Sadiki , Granit Xhaka , Trai Hume , Enzo Le Fée , Chemsdine Talbi , Brian Brobbey Manchester United ( vs Liverpool 2026-05-03): Senne Lammens , Diogo Dalot , Ayden Heaven , Harry Maguire , Luke Shaw , Casemiro , Kobbie Mainoo , Bryan Mbeumo , Bruno Fernandes , Matheus Cunha , Benjamin Sesko Did you know... by playmaker stats MANAGERS Régis Le Bris has faced Michael Carrick on two occasions, recording only wins. Michael Carrick has faced Sunderland on five occasions, recording one win, one draw and three defeats.
Régis Le Bris has faced Manchester United on one occasion, recording a defeat. TEAMS Away from home, Manchester United currently have one defeat in their last eight games. Away from home, Manchester United have scored in 15 consecutive games.
Away from home, Manchester United are on a run of two consecutive games without defeat. Manchester United currently have two defeats in their last 14 games. Manchester United have scored in 24 consecutive games.