Last Word on Football brings you the all-important team news and predicted lineups for this Saturday’s Sunderland vs Manchester United Premier League Fixture.
Sunderland are without a win in their last three games, having lost to Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest and drawn last weekend to Wolves. United, on the other hand, have put together a run of three straight wins and last weekend confirmed that they will play Champions League football with a win over rivals, Liverpool.
Sunderland vs Manchester United – Black Cats Entertain The Red Devils at The Stadium of Light
Date: Saturday 9th May 2026
Venue: Stadium of Light, Sunderland
Kick off: 15:00
Last Meeting: Manchester United 2-0 Sunderland (4th October 2025, Premier League)
Current Odds: Sunderland 3/1, Manchester United 14/13, Draw 11/4
Referee: Stuart Atwell
Sunderland Team News
Sunderland boss, Regis Le Bris, welcomes back Bertrand Traore and Jocelin Ta Bi, who are both available for selection after spending a spell on the sidelines.
Sunderland will be without Dan Ballard, who was sent off against Wolves and will serve a three-game ban. The Black Cats will continue to be without Romaine Mundle, who remains out.
Manchester United Team News
Speaking on Thursday ahead of this weekend’s Sunderland vs Manchester United clash, boss Michael Carrick discussed the fact that he’s had a settled squad throughout his tenure and hasn’t been forced to make too many changes. He said, “I think every player in the squad has been fantastic.”
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He also commented on the injury suffered by Benjamin Sesko in United’s 3-2 win over Liverpool last weekend, stating, “he got a bang on the shin. It’s something he’s been carrying for a little bit”. His fitness will likely be assessed ahead of Saturday afternoon’s match.
Matthijs de Ligt remains out with a back injury and won’t feature in this weekend’s Sunderland vs Manchester United fixture.
Sunderland Predicted Lineup
Roefs
Mukiele
O’Nien
Alderete
Mandava
Xhaka
Sadiki
Hume
Le Fee
Talbi
Brobbey
Manchester United Predicted Lineup
Lammens
Dalot
Maguire
Heaven
Shaw
Casemiro
Mainoo
Amad
Fernandes
Cunha
Mbuemo
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