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Sunderland need nothing less than 3 points at Old Trafford tomorrow or relegation will be confirmed. Manchester United will be looking to narrow the gap at the top to four points with their 10th Premiership win in a row.
Vital Quotes:
Returning defender Steven Caldwell:
‘It will be a tough game at Old Trafford but we will be positive, get the ball down and play. Our aim will be to give it a real go.
‘We have not been relegated yet and we will keep fighting. If we can get a good result it will put us in good shape for the derby against Newcastle on Monday.’
Manchester United Team News:
Louis Saha is has an ankle injury so Van Nistelrooy and Rooney will start upfront for Man Utd, although the French striker should still make the bench, alongside the returning Gabriel Heinze.
Player to watch: Wayne Rooney
Sunderland defences tend to struggle against power, pace and skill, and apparently this fella is has those in abundance. If he fancies it, he could well be the catalyst for a rout.
Sunderland Team News:
Rory Delap will make the game despite suffering a broken nose in the blizzard against Fulham on Saturday. Steven Caldwell returns and should be thrown straight into the side while Julio Arca misses the game due to a hamstring strain.
Player to watch: Liam Lawrence
The midfielder is a life-long United fan and will be relishing the chance to play at the ‘Theatre of Dreams’. Sunderland fans will be hoping he can produce one of his special long range strikes to inspire an unlikely victory.
Match Facts & Stats
HEAD TO HEAD TOTALS
League: Man United 45 wins, Sunderland 37, Draws 25
Prem: Man United 8 wins, Sunderland 1, Draws 2
HEAD TO HEAD at Man United
League: Man United 30 wins, Sunderland 11, Draws 12
Prem: Man United 5 wins, Sunderland 0, Draws 0
Ref Watch:
Rob Styles (Waterlooville)
Match Prediction:
Nothing short of a miracle will stop the inevitable relegation for Sunderland that has been looming for months. Despite such a torrid season Sunderland have not really suffered a heavy defeat this season. It could well happen tomorrow. 4-0
bad luck, hope you get a few more points and dont finish the season with the lowest total ever. hopefully see you next season!
At least we got relegated away from home and went down after a good performance.
It was a good performance but i really don’t know what went wrong for you guys this season .
You did well at Old trafford. Hope that the Newcastle result has deflated you a little, cos we (pompey) could do with a good win next saturday. One things for sure though, with Bally in charge, you’ll come out fighting like demons. He’ll be a good managher for you. He’s a bit like pearce at man city. He’s honest, and always gives nothing less than 100%. I wish him well, except for next saturday. 🙂
We’ll meet again,
Don’t know where,
Don’t know when,
But I know
We’ll meet again
Some sunny day
Keep smiling through
Just like you
Always do
Till the blue skies
Drive the dark clouds
Far away
So will you please
Say hello
To the folks
That I know
Tell them,
I won’t be long
They’ll be happy to know
That as you saw me go
I was singing this song
4 -1.
A bit melancholic that coop, lol.
yo-yo up next year then?
Its a tough task coming straight back up. especially considering the fact that they won it so convincingly the year before.