After Diego Costa’s last-minute equalizer that denied Manchester United three crucial points against Chelsea last weekend, the Red Devils are expected to bounce back when they face Sunderland in their next Premier League fixture.
With 13 Premier League matches remaining to the end of the season, Luis Van Gaal’s men know that they need nothing less than a win to catch up with the top four teams on the league table. Man United provided a sterling performance in the first half against the Blues last Sunday, but a last-minute defensive lapse was all the hosts needed to share the spoils with the visitors.
WATCH: Luis Van Gaal blames the referee after the one-all draw with Chelsea last Sunday
Luis Van Gaal’s men will be hoping for an improved performance against a side that also shared the same story last weekend when they faced Liverpool. The Black Cats came from two goals down to secure a 2-2 draw with Liverpool at Anfield last weekend thanks to a Jermaine Defoe late equalizer. As the visitors head to the Stadium of Light, they should be well aware of the fact that any defensive lapse or lack of concentration could also deny them three points away from home for the second time in a row, something that would seriously dent their quest to finish among the top four this season in order secure a Champions League spot.
Even though coach Luis Van Gaal had previously denied it, his men seem to be playing with more freedom in their last three games. This has consequently lead to an increased number of attempts on goal and a higher conversion rate compared to what they had for the better part of the season.
Team news
Sunderland
Duncan Watmore could miss the clash after picking up an ankle injury in the draw against Liverpool but he could be replaced by Adam Johnson. Fabio Borini could also miss the clash due to illness, while Jeremain Lens has a muscle injury.
Manchester United
Phil Jones could return to the starting lineup, while Bastian Schweinsteiger, Luke Shaw, Ashley Young, Marcos Rojo, Antonio Valencia and Adnan Januzaj are still doubtful. LVG could retain the same squad that drew with Chelsea last weekend.
On which channel is broadcasting Sunderland vs Manchester United on TV or Online?
USA: Tune in to NBCSN, NBC UNIVERSO, NBC Deportes En Vivo Extra, NBC Sports Live Extra,SiriusXM FCo or Westwood One Sports at 07:45 EST on February 13, 2016.
Canada: Watch Sunderland vs Manchester United live on TSN1, TSN4 or TSN3 at 07:45 EST.
UK: On BT Sport Live Streaming, BBC Radio 5 Live, BT Sport 1 on BT Sport Ultra HD at 12:45 GMT.
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- The Red Devils have not lost against Sunderland in 24 of their last 26 matches
- Sam Allardyce’s men have scored under 2.5 goals in their last 6 Premier League games at home
Head to head
- In their last 121 games, Man United have won 57, lost 36 and drawn 28
- Sunderland have won 36, drawn 28 and lost 57
- Man United have scored a total of 211 goals against Sunderland in their last 121 meetings
- Sunderland have scored 164 goals against Man United in their last 121 games
- Man United have beaten Sunderland in their last two Premier League fixtures
- The last time Sunderland beat LVG’s men at the Stadium of Light in the Premier League was back in 1997
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