Manchester United have failed to register their first win of the 2014 English Premier League season after playing out a 1-1 draw against Sunderland at the Stadium of Light.
It was a frustrating end to the match as the opportunities were there for both sides, but neither were able to capitalise.
FINAL SCORE:
Sunderland 1
Manchester United 1
Sunderland will be hoping they can continue Manchester United‘s horror start to the 2014/15 English Premier League season when they meet at the Stadium of Light. Join The Roar for live scores and coverage from 1:00am (AEST).
Louis Van Gaal and co will be looking to make amends after last week’s horrible start to the season when they travel to the Stadium of Light on Monday morning.
Manchester United suffered a shock 2-1 opening round defeat at the hand of Swansea last start in front of their home crowd at Old Trafford.
Sunderland scored a late equaliser against West Brom in their opening fixture to get their season off to a satisfactory start.
The men in red and white stripes look like a quite decent team this season after they made several signings over the summer.
They have no injury worries and will be a tough unit for Manchester United – after last week, it feels hard to write off Sunderland as potentially causing an upset.
Manchester United look set to welcome become their talismanic striker Robin Van Persie, while Marouane Fellaini is sidelined with a ligament injury.
United’s newest signing, Marcos Rojo could make an appearance on the bench this week, while Luke Shaw will definitely miss Sunday’s match with a hamstring injury.
Jonny Evans, Antonio Valencia and Danny Welbeck still remain doubtful.
The only query for Sunderland is Emanuele Giaccherini, who is in doubt with injury.
Prediction:
I am not confident with United just yet, Sunderland may prove to be a tricky away fixture, especially this early on.
2-2 draw.
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If you are following the action live, be sure to share your thoughts on the match in the comments below.
HardcorePrawn
Roar Guru
Some less than impartial commentary there Zee. Not all of us reading are United supporters...
AZ_RBB
Guest
Every journey starts with one point.
Brains of a bimbo (Atgm)
Guest
BREAKING: Sunderland drop points against Man United.
Zee
Roar Guru
FT Sunderland 1 Manchester United 1 Frustrating end to the match, the opportunities were there for both sides. United just didn't seem up to it... Oh Well, 1 point away from home isn't too bad for a 7th placed side eh? Thanks for joining us !
Zee
Roar Guru
`90 SUN - 1 MUFC - 1 4 mins added on
Zee
Roar Guru
`86 SUN - 1 MUFC - 1 Neither side showing any real levels of urgency here... staelemate looks likely
Zee
Roar Guru
`78 SUN 1 MUFC 1 Sunderland get caught out, Young had an open goal, but Mannone comes in and lunges the ball out and saves Sunderland's blushes. Fab goalkeeping
Zee
Roar Guru
`72 SUN - 1 MUFC- 1 Young M. Keane gives away a silly free kick right in-front of goal. This is Seb Larsson territory... And his kick is wiiiideeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee Thank You GOD!
Zee
Roar Guru
`66 SUN - 1 MUFC - 1 Yellow card for T.Cleverly for a shoulder charge on a Sunderland Player.
Zee
Roar Guru
`65 SUN - 1 MUFC - 1 Seriously.. what is the purpose of that Vanishing spray? Anyways , Free kick for Sunderland... but its defended well by Januzaj. Corner now for Sunderland, its paved away, Goal kick
Zee
Roar Guru
SUBS - Rodwell - Off Gomez - On Januzaj - ON Fletcher - OFF RVP - OFF Welbeck - ON
Zee
Roar Guru
`61 Crazy, RVP makes a blistering run into the box, he is brought down, but ref waves it away Young Reclaims the ball .... and is SMASHED DOWN BY WES BROWN... BUT YOUNG IS BOOKED FOR SIMULATION. Rubbish, I know Young isn't legit, but that was a clear cut penalty
Brains of a bimbo (Atgm)
Guest
Cmon sunderland
Zee
Roar Guru
`50 SUN - 1 MUFC - 1 Woahh, an almsot OG By Blackett after some brilliant work by Wickham.. Corner Sunderland.. and Blackett heads it away United regain possession SHOW SOME URGENCY UNITED CMON
Zee
Roar Guru
`45 SUN - 1 MUFC - 1 The 2nd half is underway
Zee
Roar Guru
HT Sunderland - 1 Manchester United - 1 Decent half, quite entertaining, United Shaky, Sunderland confidant. United's back 3 .. very ... very inexperienced. Intriguing second half to follow...
Zee
Roar Guru
`45 SUN - 1 MUFC - 1 +2 mins added on
Zee
Roar Guru
Worth a watch, fantastic attacking performance by the Spuds
Zee
Roar Guru
Look mate ... no harm in the Glazers forking out a few extra millions to make up for the millions they take off our income each year. World class player, worth every penny.
Zee
Roar Guru
`43 SUN - 1 MUFC - 1 FORCED SUB - for Manchester United. Smalling is off, and is replaced by M.Keane. Hamstring injury apparently, but Smalling ran off the field, and straight to the tunnel. Strange