After 11 points from six fixtures, Sunderland are on one of the best opening runs for a promoted side in Premier League history, and look to build upon that feat on the road against Manchester United.
Sunderland vanquished Europa League side Nottingham Forest last weekend, thanks to Omar Alderete’s back post header squeezing past Mats Sels from a Granit Xhaka free kick, and now sit sixth in the Premier League table heading into Gameweek Seven.
Regis Le Bris addressed the media during his Thusday press briefing, and provided no squad updates for this weekend's match.
Lineup Prediction
I predict ‘If it ain't broke, don't fix it’ will come into play in this weekend’s squad, with the same Starting XI walking out onto the pitch at Old Trafford.
The Opposition
Manchester United have had a turbulent time of late. From the outside looking in, they seem to have a squad of individual talents, who just can't figure out how to make it click consistently. That by no means suggests they are a pushover, with Old Trafford remaining one of the more intimidating grounds in football.
Ruben Amorim, with his head perhaps on the chopping block, will be desperate for a result to appease the unforgiving Mancunians in the stands and behind their TVs, so I expect a quick start from the home side. Look out for their new signings, Benjamin Sesko and Matheus Cunha, to be their foremost attacking threats, either from the starting lineup or the bench.
I predict Sunderland will earn a spirited draw, with new signing Brian Brobbey scoring a late equaliser to hush the Red Devils.
