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2025/26 Premier League
Matchday 7
Manchester United v Sunderland AFC
Old Trafford
Manchester, England
Saturday, 4 October 2025
Kick-off is at 16h00
Manchester United will be determined to bounce back to winning ways when they host AFC Sunderland in the Premier League clash Old Trafford on 4 October.
Current Form
The Red Devils succumbed to a 3-1 defeat to Brentford FC away on 27 September and it was their second defeat in their last three games in the league.
However, United are undefeated in their last two home matches in the
Premier League having registered back-to-back victories at Old Trafford.
Meanwhile, Sunderland emerged as 1-0 winners over Nottingham Forest away on 27 September and they are unbeaten in their last four matches in the Premier League.
The Black Cats are also unbeaten in their last two away matches in the league, having registered one victory and one draw as the visitors.
Team News
United have no suspension concerns, but Noussair Mazraoui, Amad Diallo Traore and Lisandro Martinez are all on the 13-time Premier League champions' injury list.
Sunderland, on the other hand, have Romaine Mundle, Mouhamadou Habib Diarra, Dennis Cirkin, and Leo Hjelde on their injury list while Reinildo Mandava is suspended.
Quotes
“We suffered a lot but we defended very well all together. We scored the first goal and we managed to keep the result," Sunderland defender Nordi Mukiele said after his side's win over Forest.
“I just love when they sing. I’m like a kid when I see them screaming. I love it, it’s like a gift to us. This really helps us. I will always say thank you. We did a really good job and I hope this is a good present for them.
"I hope they get back safe and they will see us for the next game in Manchester.”
Head-to-Head
United thrashed Sunderland 3-0 in their last meeting in the league, which was on 9 April 2017 at the Stadium of Light
As a result, the Red Devils are undefeated in their last two Premier League games against the Black Cats, having recorded two consecutive wins.
Premier League matchday 7 fixtures
Saturday, 4 October
21:00 - AFC Bournemouth v Fulham FC
13:30 - Leeds United v Tottenham Hotspur
16:00 - Arsenal FC v West Ham United
16:00 - Manchester United v Sunderland AFC
18:30 - Chelsea FC v Liverpool FC
Sunday, 5 October
15:00 - Aston Villa v Burnley FC
15:00 - Everton FC v Crystal Palace
15:00 - Newcastle United v Nottingham Forest
15:00 - Wolvehampton Wanderers v Brighton and Hove Albion
17:30 - Brentford FC v Manchester City
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