please log in to view this image That old feeling of Déjà vu has once again reared it's ugly head. For the third season running Sunderland have failed to pick up a win in their first 6 fixtures of the league campaign and it doesn't look like those elusive 3 points will be coming any time soon. Very few will be expecting anything other than defeat this weekend at Old Trafford. Though performances may have not have been impressive, the Red Devils have regained the knack of picking up points even when they don't play well. New signing Anthony Martial flew out of the blocks scoring in each of his first two Premier League game and will be looking to become the first United player to score in his first three Premier League appearances. Dick Advocaat will be looking for improvement in the Black Cats despite the opponents, in particular the first half performance and defensive organisation. Match Appointments Referee: Mike Jones Assistants: A Holmes & I Hussin Fourth Official: G Salisbury Manchester United Team News Manchester United face a selection headache defensively with Luke Shaw, Marcos Rojo and Paddy McNair all in the treatment room. Sunderland Team NewsSunderland could be without Jermain Defoe and Jack Rodwell as they struggle to shrug off knocks. Adam Mathews remains sidelined. Younis Kaboul is available once again after serving a 1 match ban Last 10 League Meetings 28 Feb 2014/2015 Man. Utd. 2-0 Sunderland 24 Aug 2014/2015 Sunderland 1-1 Man. Utd. 03 May 2013/2014 Man. Utd. 0-1 Sunderland 05 Oct 2013/2014 Sunderland 1-2 Man. Utd. 30 Mar 2012/2013 Sunderland 0-1 Man. Utd. 15 Dec 2012/2013 Man. Utd. 3-1 Sunderland 13 May 2011/2012 Sunderland 0-1 Man. Utd. 05 Nov 2011/2012 Man. Utd. 1-0 Sunderland 26 Dec 2010/2011 Man. Utd. 2-0 Sunderland 02 Oct 2010/2011 Sunderland 0-0 Man. Utd. Form please log in to view this image Manchester United Sun 20 Sep Southampton 2-3 Man Utd Sat 12 Sep Man Utd 3-1 Liverpool Sun 30 Aug Swansea 2-1 Man Utd Sat 22 Aug Man Utd 0-0 Newcastle Fri 14 Aug Aston Villa 0-1 Man Utd Sat 8 Aug Man Utd 1-0 Tottenham Sunderland please log in to view this image Sat 19 Sep Bournemouth 2-0 Sunderland Sun 13 Sep Sunderland 0-1 Tottenham Sat 29 Aug Aston Villa 2-2 Sunderland Sat 22 Aug Sunderland 1-1 Swansea Sat 15 Aug Sunderland 1-3 Norwich Sat 8 Aug Leicester 4-2 Sunderland Spotlight JOHN O'SHEA please log in to view this image The stats say it all. We're better when the big man plays. John O'Shea is our best central defender and the only one capable of encouraging a competent, confident performance from his partner. It's a sad indictment but there you go. Last Corresponding Fixture please log in to view this image A Word On Manchester United This week we welcome Ed from the Manchester United fanzine unitedrant.co.uk with a little info on our opponents. A big thank you and best wishes to him. OPTA Stats 'n' Facts Sunderland have only defeated the Red Devils on one occasion in their last 26 Premier League encounters (W1 D6 L19). Manchester United have conceded just two goals in their last five Premier League home games against Sunderland. Sunderland have won just one of their last 14 Premier League away games (D6 L7). The Red Devils have scored with all six shots on target in their last two Premier League games (versus Liverpool and Southampton). After scoring in his first three consecutive matches against Man Utd in the PL,Jermain Defoe has only managed two goals in 18 PL apps versus them since. Sunderland are looking for their 50th Premier League away victory (currently 49). The Black Cats are now on a nine-game winless streak in the Premier League (D4 L5); the longest current run in the competition. Sunderland have conceded 10 goals in the first half of PL games so far this season - of the other 19 teams, only Chelsea (12) have conceded more overall than this. Antonio Valencia could make his 250th Premier League appearance in this game - the only other South American to reach this landmark is Nolberto Solano (302 PL apps). Stream http://www.firstrows.eu/soccer http://rokerreport.sbnation.com/2015/9/25/9396385/match-preview-manchester-united-vs-sunderland-afc
This is either going to be a massacre or we'll play out of our skins and lose 1-0 to a late O'Shea own goal.
United's defence, though not as bad as ours, isnt great either. I can see a few goals being scored in this game. DA has got a good record against van gaal, so I dare to dream of a Sunderland upset for Man U. 2-3 to Sunderland. And No, I havent taken anything before writing that
I can't see us getting anything here, they aren't great defensively though so we might get a goal and hopefully an improved performance so that we're at least a little competitive this week, that would be a big improvement on last weekend. Think United will have too much for us though and can see them winning by a couple of goals I'll predict 3 - 1
We are on 49 away victories and need 1 for the 50. Had it been any team coming to us with that stat we all know what would happen. Could it just possibly work for us?
In Tues cup game despite playing some good football - Man City were uneasy in the first 10- 15 mins - a combination of an atrocious referee & poor team play - schoolboy errors (defence), inaccurate passes (defence & midfield) & not been clinical in front of goal failure to take half chances (forwards) - could be embarrassing - but with a decent referee & bit of luck - could be an upset - KTF and ETU
Sunderland played ok against City,were probably the better side until the law that the teams under pressure get **** all decisions came into play. Hopefully Sunderlamd can get some of the luck swinging the other way against a bang average Utd side. On the train to Spurs,I won't be happy coming home if we're still not looking down on the tiresome rag bastards
No pressure today. No one is expecting us to win. Go out keep it simple, nowt daft and have a go. ----------Pantilimon----------- Yedlin---Oshea--Kaboul---Jones ----------M'Vila--Catts--------- Johnson----Toivonen------Lens -------------Borini--------------
From your responses to my posts - your post not unexpected - luckily I've no problems with your often distracting SLPs oops another TLA - I don't know who you are - why not have a Not606 meeting place in fanzone before matches - faces known & friendly banter and may stop unneccssary angst in many NOT606 (emotional) posts - obviously some angst is needed/acceptable & set in stone due to prescence of WUMs - lol Sorry GA but more lazy TLAs - KTF and ETU ( aka = Expect The Unexpected)
