Sunderland vs Manchester United: Seb Larsson red card caps Black Cats' misery as Marcus Rashford ends goal drought

Follow the latest from the Premier League fixture at the Stadium of Light

Sebastian Larsson was shown a straight red card for a foul on Ander Herrera (Reuters)

Manchester United comfortably beat Sunderland 3-0 at the Stadium of Light in Sunday's opening Premier League encounter as the home side were reduced to 10-men just before the break with Sebastian Larsson shown a straight red card. Re-live the action here.

• Sunderland 0-3 Manchester United
• Zlatan Ibrahimovic opens the scoring for United
• Larsson sent-off for foul on Ander Herrera just before the break
• Henrikh Mkhitaryan doubles the lead for United
• Substitute Marcus Rashford seals victory with his first goal in 22 matches

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When is it?

Kick-off is at 1.30pm on Sunday 9 April, at the Stadium of Light.

Where can I watch it?

The game will be shown on Sky Sports 1 with coverage starting from 12.30pm. Or you can follow all the action on The Independent’s live blog above.

It’s a big game for…

Zlatan Ibrahimovic. The big Swede missed three games through suspension but was back to save United with a late goal against Everton to salvage a draw and his side’s unbeaten run. He looks like the only player capable of scoring and therefore so much relies on how he plays on Sunday.

Remember when…

Adnan Januzaj burst onto the scene with two goals at the Stadium of Light when Moyes gave him his United debut.

Last three meetings…

Manchester United 3 Sunderland 1, Premier League, December 2016

Sunderland 2 Manchester United 1, Premier League, February 2016

Manchester United 3 Sunderland 0, Premier League, September 2015

Form guide…

Sunderland: LLLDLL

Manchester United: DLWWDD

Odds…

Sunderland: 15/2

Manchester United: 7/17

Draw: 37/10

[9 April 2017 13:03 · Joe Miles]

Sergio Romero will be in goal today for United following the absence of De Gea. 

[9 April 2017 13:13 · Joe Miles]

Mourinho still isn't Shaw 

Speculation still surrounds Luke Shaw's future at the club, following controversy between him and Mourinho. To the surprise of the United fans, Shaw was introduced as a substitute in Tuesday's game against Everton. He was bursting forward, tackling well and working relentlessly. The boss must have been impressed by his performance, as the 21-year-old has been awarded a position in the starting 11. The pressure is on. 

[9 April 2017 13:23 · Joe Miles]

Kick off at 13:30.

Stay tuned for minute-by-minute coverage of all of the action. I can not wait for this one.

[9 April 2017 13:30 · Joe Miles]

KICK OFF

Sunderland kick off to get the action under way. Game on!

[9 April 2017 13:31 · Joe Miles]

2 MINS

Oviedo gives away an early foul after crashing into the back of Lingard. Free kick to United.

[9 April 2017 13:34 · Joe Miles]

4 MINS

Pogba tries to put Lingard through on goal, but his through ball is over hit and Pickford comes out to collect possession. That was the right idea, but the wrong execution. 

[9 April 2017 13:36 · Joe Miles]

6 MINS

Shaw sends a corner into the box, which drops to Lingard on the edge of the area. The 24-year-old goes for goal, but his shot is blocked.

[9 April 2017 13:38 · Joe Miles]

8 MINS

The image of Ibrahimovic standing over a free kick on the edge of your area is a daunting prospect for any goalkeeper, but this set piece from the Swedish forward fails to beat the wall. 

[9 April 2017 13:40 · Joe Miles]

10 MINS

Fellani spreads the ball wide to Darmian, who attempts to deliver the ball into the box. The cross is blocked by Denayer.

[9 April 2017 13:43 · Joe Miles]

13 MINS

Mourinho's men have had 74% of possession so far, as they continue to assert their dominance over The Black Cats.