The BIG Preview - Sunderland vs. Manchester United

Sunderland showed great resolve in fighting back for a point at Anfield last week, and they'll have to dig deep again against a United side that seems to have got its mojo back.

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Since losing dismally against Southampton, Louis van Gaal's team have produced three infinitely more impressive displays that they must continue to replicate to have a chance of the top-four place they want and he needs.

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When the managers last met a year ago, Sam Allardyce irked his counterpart with the suggestion that United 'threw long balls in the box' to grab a draw late on at West Ham.

Compared to what's upset Van Gaal since, it looks a storm in a teacup now.

The Last 5 - Sunderland

Premier League - Liverpool 2-2 Sunderland

Premier League - Sunderland 0-1 Man City

Premier League - Sunderland 1-1 Bournemouth

Premier League - Tottenham 4-1 Sunderland

Premier League - Swansea 2-4 Sunderland

The Last 5 - Manchester United

Premier League - Chelsea 1-1 Man Utd

Premier League - Man Utd 3-0 Stoke

FA Cup - Derby 1-3 Man Utd

Premier League - Man Utd 0-1 Southampton

Premier League - Liverpool 0-1 Man Utd

Stat Attack

- Manchester United have only lost one of their previous 27 league meetings with Sunderland (W20, D6).

- Sunderland's only Premier League victory at home to United was a 2-1 win at Roker Park in March 1997.

- However, they did beat United at the Stadium of Light in 2014 in the first leg of the League Cup semi-final.

Teams News - Sunderland

Sunderland sacked winger Adam Johnson on Thursday after he pleaded guilty to charges of grooming and sexual activity with a child.

Jeremain Lens, Younes Kaboul and Duncan Watmore all miss out through injury. Billy Jones is doubtful, but Fabio Borini has recovered from a virus.

Teams News - Manchester United

Manchester United's Guillermo Varela, Phil Jones and Adnan Januzaj suffered injuries playing for the under-21 side.

Striker Will Keane is in the squad after impressing for the second string.

United still have Bastian Schweinsteiger, Luke Shaw, Marcos Rojo, Antonio Valencia and Ashley Young on the sidelines.

Our Prediction - 2-1 - Leave yours as comments below!

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