Last Word on Football brings you the latest team news and the confirmed lineups ahead of the Sunderland vs Manchester United game today. Kickoff 3 pm GMT.<\/p>\n
After securing Champions League football again for next season, another three points at the Stadium of Light would guarantee a top-three finish should Liverpool fail to beat Chelsea. With interim boss Michael Carrick\u2019s future uncertain, he too will want to finish the season as strongly as possible.<\/p>\n
Whatever happens in the next three games, it will have been a successful season for the Black Cats. Safety from relegation was accomplished several games ago, and a win here could put them in contention for a European place.<\/p>\n
Here is the latest team news and confirmed lineups<\/p>\n
Read More: Never to be Forgotten Football Grounds: Roker Park<\/a><\/p>\n Available:<\/strong> Winger Nilson Angulo has recovered from injury but is expected to start from the bench. The same applies to fellow winger Bertrand Traore, who has been back in full training this week.<\/p>\n Doubt:<\/strong> None<\/p>\n Out:<\/strong> Dan Ballard (Suspended), Romaine Mundle (Hamstring), Simon Moore (Broken hand)<\/p>\n Ahead of the game at the Stadium of Light, Sunderland boss Regis Le Bris<\/a> reflected on the game at Old Trafford earlier in the season. He said: “The first 30 minutes, they were really dominant, damaged our left side. It was a strong experience for us, really useful for the games after that. It shows that if you are not ready even for a small part of the game, you can be damaged really easily. We know this is a strong side; we\u2019ll have to be the best version of Sunderland.”<\/p>\n Read More: Top Five Greatest Manager Rants<\/a><\/p>\n Available:<\/strong> Lisandro Martinez has completed his suspension and is back in contention to play.<\/p>\n Doubt:<\/strong> Benjamin Sesko<\/p>\n Out:<\/strong> Matthijs de Ligt (Back injury)<\/p>\n Ahead of the game, the United interim boss spoke about Saturday\u2019s opponents. He said<\/a>: \u201cThey’ve had a fantastic season, it’s not easy to come up and get promoted, and to stay in the league, first and foremost, has proved difficult over recent times. But to be near the top half and to be within touching distance of getting into Europe as well is full credit to the season that they’ve had.\u201d<\/p>\nSunderland vs Manchester United: Team News and Confirmed Lineups<\/h2>\n
Sunderland Team News<\/h3>\n
Regis Le Bris on United<\/h3>\n
Manchester United Team News<\/h3>\n
Michael Carrick on Sunderland<\/h3>\n