Sunderland and Manchester United are in desperate need of three points after a disappointing start to the season for both teams. Sunderland is still chasing the first win in the league this season and Manchester United is now in a series of three consecutive games without a win.
This game against Manchester United comes in a very inconvenient time for Sunderland. The "black cats" were left without a manager after their poor performances so far and clearly it will be difficult for the team to achieve the first win of the season against Manchester United in particular. For the past 13 years, Sunderland hasn`t won over Manchester United in the Premier League.
The pressure on David Moyes is growing and winning in this game is extremely important to him, especially after the home defeat to West Brom last weekend. The 'red devils' maintain impressive statistics of the matches against Sunderland. In all competitions, United are unbeaten in their last 19 games against this rival, and in their last 4 away matches at the "Stadium of Light", the team has not even conceded a goal. Definitely Manchester United is the favorite in this game and the team is not entitled to another loss.