Manchester United are seeking respite when they welcome newly-promoted Sunderland to Old Trafford.
The Red Devils suffered another embarrassing defeat last weekend to plunge them back into crisis, losing 3–1 to Brentford on their travels to cancel out any confidence built from the previous weekend’s victory over Chelsea. Ruben Amorim is hanging onto his position in the hot seat by the thinnest of threads ahead of the international break.
United’s inability to beat Brentford means they are still awaiting back-to-back Premier League victories under Amorim, but they can clinch a third successive home win by beating Sunderland. Overcoming the Black Cats will be no easy feat, though.
Sunderland have enjoyed a favourable run of fixtures at the beginning of the term but have still impressed with both results and performances on their return to the top flight. They sit fifth heading into the weekend having won three and drawn two of their six league outings.
With Old Trafford a far cry from the impenetrable fortress it once was, Sunderland will have few concerns heading to the venue for the first time since December 2016—even if United’s only victories this season have come on home soil.
Here isguide to a crucial encounter for the Red Devils.
