Here are the confirmed lineups for both Manchester United and Sunderland ahead of their Premier League clash at 3 pm GMT today.
United are desperate for the win, having continued last season’s poor form into this season despite spending big during the transfer window. The Red Devils are currently 14th in the table on seven points from six games. Sunderland have begun their season back in England’s top tier with their best start to a top-flight campaign in decades. The Black Cats are currently sixth in the table with 11 points following their victory at Nottingham Forest last weekend.
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Manchester United vs Sunderland Confirmed Lineups for October 4th
Manchester United Injury News
Noussair Mazraoui – Out. Rubin Amorim has confirmed that the defender will be out until after the international break due to injury.
Lisandro Martinez – Out. Suffered an anterior cruciate ligament injury earlier this year. Has returned to partial training but is not expected to be available until the end of the year.
Sunderland Injury News
Aji Alese (Out, shoulder), Dennis Cirkin (Out, wrist), Leo Hjelde (Out, calf), Romain Mundle (Out, thigh), Habib Diarra (Out, groin), Reinildo (Suspended)
Manchester United Confirmed Lineup
Starting XI
Lammens
Dalot
De Ligt
Mount
Fernandes
Yoro
Amad
Casemiro
Mbeumo
Shaw
Sesko
Substitutes: Bayindir, Dorgu, Heaven, Leon, Maguire, Mainoo, Ugarte, Cunha, Zirkzee
Sunderland Confirmed Lineup
Starting XI
GK Roefs
RB Hume
CB Mukiele
CB Alderete
LB Masuaku
CM Xhaka ©
CM Sadiki
CM Le Fee
RW Traore
LW Adingra
ST Isidor
Substitutes: Patterson, Neil, Ballard, Rigg, Talbi, Mayenda, Brobbey, Geertruida, O’Nien
Regis Le Bris: “We Have to Respect Manchester United”
Sunderland head coach Regis Le Bris spoke ahead of the trip to Old Trafford. He said: “We still have to stay humble because we have to respect Manchester United, they are a strong squad.
“They are struggling but they have strong players and I repeat, we had this same conversation about Aston Villa. They had struggled, they were not at their best but one week later [against Fulham] , that has gone, they have improved their level. So it can happen for Manchester United. And remember, they won at Old Trafford against Burnley and Chelsea. So it is not a bad team. Just stay humble, try our best and we will see.”
Ruben Amorim: “We Need Results”
Speaking ahead of what is almost a must-win game for United, Rubin Amorim said: “Nobody here is naive. We understand we need results to continue the project.
“We will reach a point that is impossible for everyone because this is a very big club with a lot of sponsors, with two owners. Of course, it’s a dream to be here. I want to continue here and I want to fight for this, but the problem is now.”
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