Sunderland vs Manchester United
English Premier League
Date: Sunday, 9th April 2017
Kick-off at 13:30 UK / 14:30 CET
Venue: Stadium of Light, Sunderland.
Bottom placed Sunderland’s expensive February bonding trip to New York was supposed to save their season but in the six games since returning they have failed to score a single goal. David Moyes will aim to put this week’s controversy behind him by somehow masterminding a victory against his former club but, despite apparently prioritising the Europa League, José Mourinho presumably has very different ideas. Afterwards the pair can compare notes on being rude to broadcast interviewers.
Sunderland vs Manchester United: Head-to-head
Sunderland are unbeaten in the last home games against Manchester United with 2 wins and a draw. However, they have managed just 3 wins in 31 Premier League games against Manchester United, 6 draws and 22 defeats.
Their meeting at the Old Trafford this season ended in a 3-1 win for the United.
Sunderland vs Manchester United: Prediction
There are hardly any positives to find from the way Sunderland are playing at the moment. They are under tremendous pressure and low on team spirit after going without a goal in six consecutive Premier League matches.
Sunderland’s main goal getter Jermain Defoe has now gone without scoring in six games. On top of that, the English forward failed to score in each of the 13 matches player against the teams managed by Jose Mourinho.
Manchester United are not in the perfect shape that Mourinho wants them to be. But they have plenty of quality in the squad that could help them getting back to winning ways at the Stadium of Light on Sunday.
Sunderland vs Manchester United: Bet Tips
HT Result – Manchester United to win at 1.85 with Betfair
Over 1.5 goals in the second half at 1.83 with Bet365.
