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
78mins: Watford are really taking it to Palace now. Capoue switched play beautifully to find Zuniga but his looping ball in was cleared well by Delaney. No one has conceded more late goals in the Premier League than Palace this season.
80mins: Despite Watford's resurgence, Allardyce is still pushing for a debut win. Frazier Campbell comes on for Mathieu Flamini.
83mins: Watford continue to come forward and almost find a winner through Ighalo. The Nigeria international shook off Delaney in the box but couldn't glance his header past Hennessey.
Substitution: Jerome Sinclair comes on Juan Camilo Zuniga. Positive switch from Mazzarri.
87mins: Palace break on Watford quickly and Zaha goes down under the challenge of Britos. However, Clattenburg books the winger for going down too theatrically.
87mins: Palace break on Watford quickly and Zaha goes down under the challenge of Britos. However, Clattenburg books the winger for going down too theatrically.
90mins: Former Palace midfielder, Guedioura, picks up the ball from long range and volleys low to Hennessey's right but the Wales keeper gets down well to prevent the Algerian.
FT: Watford 1-1 Crystal Palace
Troy Deeney's 100th goal for Watford earned the Hornets a valuable point against Palace in Sam Allardyce's first game as manager. Deeney's spot kick cancelled out Yohan Cabaye's opener and capped a battling second half performance from the Hornets who ended their two game losing streak.
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