At Old Trafford, Manchester United prepare to face Sunderland in a Premier League showdown where the 14th-placed hosts are eager to reverse their recent slump against the unexpectedly strong Sunderland squad, currently holding 5th place.
While United have claimed victory in three of their last five encounters, their current campaign has been challenging, amassing only 7 points from six games. In contrast, Sunderland remain unbeaten over their previous five outings, showcasing impressive form.
Match Preview: Manchester United vs Sunderland
Referee Stuart Attwell is set to oversee this compelling fixture, featuring two clubs on markedly different paths this season.
On October 4, 2025, at 15:00, Manchester United will host Sunderland in their seventh Premier League fixture of the season.
Stuart Attwell will officiate this match, which pits a struggling Manchester United side against a Sunderland team enjoying a strong start to the 2025/2026 season.
Currently 14th with 7 points, the Red Devils are eager to recover from their recent setback, whereas Sunderland, sitting impressively in 5th place with 11 points, look to maintain their momentum.
Historically, Manchester United have held the upper hand in this fixture, winning three of the last five clashes. Their latest meeting on April 9, 2017, saw United triumph 3-0 at Sunderland’s home ground, with goals from Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Henrik Mkhitaryan, and Marcus Rashford.
Before that, United secured a 3-1 victory at Old Trafford in December 2016, although Sunderland managed a 2-1 win on their turf in February 2016. Notably, Manchester United have been formidable at home against Sunderland, winning their last three home fixtures against the Black Cats.
Current Form: Manchester United vs Sunderland
Manchester United’s Premier League journey this season has been inconsistent, with only 7 points from six games. Their latest outing ended in a 3-1 loss to Brentford on September 27, 2025.
Earlier, they enjoyed a morale-boosting 2-1 win over Chelsea on September 20, 2025, but suffered a heavy 3-0 defeat in the Manchester derby against City on September 14, 2025.
The Red Devils also recorded a narrow 3-2 victory against Burnley on August 30, 2025, and drew 2-2 with Grimsby in the EFL Cup on August 27, 2025.
Meanwhile, Sunderland have impressed with 11 points from their first six league matches. They secured a crucial 1-0 victory away at Nottingham Forest on September 27, 2025, followed by draws against Aston Villa (1-1) on September 21, 2025, and Crystal Palace (0-0) on September 13, 2025.
The Black Cats also defeated Brentford 2-1 on August 30, 2025, and drew 1-1 with Huddersfield Town in the EFL Cup on August 26, 2025. Sitting fifth in the standings, Sunderland enter this match with confidence against a faltering Manchester United side.