Manchester United vs Sunderland live: What time does it start, what TV channel is it on and where can I watch it?
A look ahead to the Premier League fixture at Old Trafford
Manchester United will look to keep up their impressive run of form when they entertain Sunderland at Old Trafford after stringing together a run of 11 matches unbeaten, with all eyes on the return of David Moyes at Old Trafford. The Sunderland manager had an ill-fated 10-month spell at United following the retirement of Sir Alex Ferguson, and he returns to the club he managed in 2013/14 with a point to prove - as well as a relegation battle on his hands.
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It’s a big game for…
David Moyes: Who else? The former Manchester United manager returns to Old Trafford, the scene of his greatest failure, for the first time as a manager since being dismissed by the club two-and-a-half years ago. He remains a divisive figure among United’s support and is not wholly assured of a kind welcome.
Best stat…
5-3: The highest-scoring game between these two sides came on Boxing Day in 1950, with the Black Cats taking all three points from Sir Matt Busby’s side at Old Trafford.
Remember when…
Moyes’ United were dumped out of the League Cup semi-finals on penalties by Sunderland in 2014.
Player to watch…
Paul Pogba: The world’s most-expensive footballer finally seems to be coming into his own, after impressive displays against Crystal Palace and West Bromwich Albion.
Past three-meetings…
Sunderland 2 (Khazri, De Gea og) Manchester United 1 (Martial)
Premier League, February 2016
Manchester United 3 (Depay, Rooney, Mata) Sunderland 0
Premier League, September 2015
Manchester United 2 (Rooney 2) Sunderland 0
Premier League, February 2015
Form guide…
Manchester United: DDWWW
Sunderland: LWLLW
Vital information…
Kick-off time: 3.00pm
TV: Highlights on BBC One, 10.55pm
3mins: City have started shakily in defence as Hull look to press as high up the pitch as possible early on. Clichy and Stones have already been lucky to get away with complacent touches.
7mins: City settle quickly and begin to zip the ball throughout their midfield. De Bruyne wins a free-kick and Toure forces a good save from McGregor with a decent effort from distance.
11mins: Hull may not the favourites in this one but they certainly have enough to get at Manchester City. Snodgrass is looking to get beyond Mbokani and run between Stones and Otamendi at every opportunity.
15mins: Lucky break for Hull. De Bruyne is causing problems on the left flank and his cross finds Silva in space on the edge of the area, but the Spaniard's goal bound volley hits a Hull defender and bounces clear.
20mins: Sterling looks to be most advanced City player and his runs beyond the Hull back three are causing problems. Silva drives into space moments later but his tame effort rolls straight at McGregor.
23mins: Much better from Hull. Following some good work from Snodgrass on the right wing, Livermore picks up the ball, beats Fernandinho, and fires a long range effort straight at Bravo.
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