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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

Mark Critchley,Charlie Doris
Saturday 24 December 2016 13:22 GMT
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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

And we're back underway at the KCOM...

Jack de Menezes26 December 2016 18:18

47mins: Much better start from City. Sterling ties Andy Robertson in knots on the right flank before floating a cross over Marshall's head, but no City player was there to tap it home. 

Jack de Menezes26 December 2016 18:19

48mins: De Bruyne whips a teasing low cross into Sterling but the England winger completely fluffs his lines before being ruled offside. 

Jack de Menezes26 December 2016 18:21

50mins: Handball not given! Clichy seemed to block Snodgrass' cross with his arm but referee Robert Madley decided against awarding Hull a penalty. 

Jack de Menezes26 December 2016 18:23

52mins: Chance of the match for Hull! A long, flat Huddlestone free-kick goes over Kolarov's head and falls to Maguire on the volley but his effort loops over the bar. 

Jack de Menezes26 December 2016 18:25

54mins: De Bruyne hits the post for City! The Belgium midfielder's curler cannons off the upright from 20 yards out. Marshall had no chance!

Jack de Menezes26 December 2016 18:28

58mins: Two chances for Michael Dawson! The defender has one header deflected wide from a free-kick and then another cleared off the line by Bacary Sagna. Too close for comfort for City!

Jack de Menezes26 December 2016 18:32

62mins: Mbokani is leading the line for Hull and leading by example too. The forward is making life very difficult for Otamendi and Kolarov. 

Jack de Menezes26 December 2016 18:35

66mins: City may not be at their best but they're always a threat with De Bruyne on the pitch. The midfielder links up with Silva and then fires just wide of the post from 12 yards out. 

Jack de Menezes26 December 2016 18:40

69mins: If Hull are to nick a winner here, it'll most likely come from Mbokani taking the game to Kolarov. The makeshift centre back is struggling with the Congo international's physicality at the moment. 

Jack de Menezes26 December 2016 18:43

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