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
HT: Watford 0-1 Crystal Palace
Palace go in at the break with a deserved lead following Yohan Cabaye's clinical finish midway through the first half. The away side have enjoyed the bulk of possession and the better chances at Vicarage Road with Cabaye and Benteke also going close either side of the opener. The Hornets have struggled to get into the game after losing the injured Valon Behrami and Daryl Janmaat early on and will need to improve considerably if they are to end their losing run this afternoon.
Positive impact from Big Sam: The introduction of Allardyce to the Palace dugout seems to be having the desired effect so far. Townsend and Cabaye looked back to their best during the first half, playing with the confidence which they seemed to lack under Alan Pardew. As the second half goes on it'll be interesting to see how the leaky Eagles defence copes with Watford's efforts to get back into the game.
BAD LUCK: The injuries of Behrami and Janmaat in the first half took Watford's injury count up to 36 for the season. They only accumulated 28 throughout the whole of last season.
49mins: Positive start from Watford. Zuniga and Guedioura link up well on the left flank before the latter is hauled down cynically by Dann. Much better from the home side.
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