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
Yellow Card: Jose Holebas. Watford have now conceded more fouls than any other team in the Premier League this season.
56mins: Watford are showing far more intent going forward but the home side continue to lack the necessary cutting edge to break Palace down. The Eagles look far more organised already under Allardyce.
59mins: Big chance for Watford! A hopeful long ball forward is chased down by Ighalo but the Nigarian fails to capitalise on his clear sight of goal and skews his effort just wide.
62mins: Scary moment for Palace at the back. Holebas' corner is missed by Benteke at the front post and, as a result, his delivery goes across the face of the Eagles box. Luckily for the away side it evaded every Watford player.
66mins: Another half chance for Watford. Holebas' long free-kick finds Prodl who directs his header towards Deeney at the near post but the forward couldn't evade his marker to equalise.
68mins: Watford's luck in goal doesn't look like changing any time soon. Deeney has been more of nuisance to the Palace back four and this time his flick-on finds Zuniga who blazes his effort over the bar.
71mins: Deeney pulls Watford level with his 100th goal for the club. Damien Delaney hauls down Prodl in the area and Mark Clattenburg makes in hesitation in pointing to the spot. Deeney showed nerves of steel to smash his penalty past Hennessey.
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