Manchester United Draw with The Black Cats

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Louis Van Gaal, who was wanting to improve from his 2-1 defeat to Swansea City last Saturday, managed only a 1-1 draw with Sunderland.
The game was played at The Stadium Of Light and kicked of at 16.00 hours.

It was a very quick start for Manchester United, Juan Mata scored in the 17th minute. It was a close ranged shot assisted by Antonio Valencia.
A few chances followed but in the 30th minute Sunderland's new signing from Manchester City Jack Rodwell equalised with a header from the centre of the box, assisted from a corner by Sebastian Larsson.

13 minutes later United made a substitution, off came Chris Smalling, because of an injury and on came the young star Michael Keane.

Half time: Sunderland 1-1 Manchester United.

After kick off a few chances were created by both sides, but at 61minutes Ashley Young was shown a yellow card.
One minute later Robin Van Persie, who has just come back from injury, was replaced by Danny Welbeck.
Adnan Januzaj also replaced the Scottish midfielder Darren Fletcher.
Meanwhile, Sunderland brought on Jordi Gomez, who arrived on the 1st July 2014 on a free transfer from Wigan, and he replaced the goal scorer Jack Rodwell.

After another 4 minutes Tom Cleverly was shown a yellow card for a bad foul.
At the 76 and the 78th minute Sunderland made two changes, Jozy Altidore came on for Steven Fletcher and Liam Bridcutt replaced William Buckley.
A couple more chances were created by both sides but all were squandered and the match ended Sunderland 1-1 Manchester United.

Click here for my previous match report on Manchester United V Swansea.

This is what Louis Van Gaal had to say in his post match interview:

 

Transfer Rumour - Angel Di Maria Linked to Manchester United

According to numerous reports Angel Di Maria, the Madrid Star, has told new Argentinian defender Marcos Rojo that he wants to join Manchester United.
Rojo is one of Di Maria's international team mates. Also, according to some newspapers, United are setting up a bid of around £60 million.
Di Maria is set to be left out of the Real Madrid team tonight. He has also requested to leave Madrid.

But Manchester United are not the only team linked with Di Maria, Arsenal and Paris Saint Germain are also interested.
If these reports are true then lets hope his wish is granted and he comes to Old Trafford.

A bit of other team news, Rojo will not play against Sunderland because he does not have a work permit.

Click here to read my previous post about Di Maria.

Injury News For Manchester United

Making lots of headlines are the midfield duo-Marouane Fellaini and Ander Herrera who both acquired ankle injuries. Fellani will have a scan today which will rule him out for tomorrows game against Sunderland.
Manchester United have seven injured players who are Michael Carrick, Ander Herrera, Marouane Fellani, Jesse Lingard, Luke Shaw, Johnny Evans and Anotonio Valencia who is back in training but not in consideration for a starting spot.


But there is some good news Robin Van Persie is
fit to play who missed the opening game against Swansea.


If you would like to see my Manchester United V Swansea City report click here 


Click here for my Manchester United Pre-Match facts

Also here is Van Gaal talking about the injuries:

Breaking News- Louis Van Gaal Refuses To Comment on Welbecks Manchester United Future

Louis Van Gaal refuses to comment on Danny Welbeck's future at the club.
The 23 year old apparently held discussions with Van Gaal. This is what Van Gaal had to say:

"The Press are talking, I know what I have said to Danny and Danny knows exactly what I said to him. I think the media is guessing-they were not in the room. I won't speak about it. That is private.
I presume Danny is not saying anything about our conversation. Ryan Giggs was also involved in the conversation and he hasn't said anything either, and I think that's the way it should be. I am happy with it this way."

Danny has scored 29 goals in 139 games and made his debut against Middlesborough at Old Trafford on the 23rd September 2008.

Will he stay or will he go? Put your thoughts in the comments page.


Also if you would like to see the Sunderland Manchester United conference with Lewis Van Gaal and new signing Marcos Rojo click here

Sunderland V Manchester United- Pre Match Facts

Pre-Match Facts Manchester United


Manchester United are unbeaten at the Stadium Of Light since 1997 when they lost to Sunderland 2-1. Their record is: Won 9, Drawn 3.


Sunderland have only ever kept one clean sheet at home against Manchester United.


Sunderland's victory at Old Trafford last season was their first victory in 24 attempts.


Manchester United have not lost the first two games of a season since the first Premier League season in 1992/93, when they were beaten by Sheffield Wednesday and Everton.


United won 10 of their away games last season, only Arsenal won more with 11.


United have only lost 1 out of their last 7 Premier League away games, which was a 2-0 defeat against Everton.


Louis Van Gaal has only ever lost the first two games of a season once, when he managed AZ Alkmaar in the 2008/09 season.


Pre-Match Stats Sunderland:Manager Gus Poyet


Sunderland have scored in each of their last 7 Premier League games.

The Black Cats have only lost 1 of their last 7 games against Swansea City at the Liberty Stadium.


Last season Sunderland lost their first 4 home games, but eventually won on the 27th October against Newcastle.


Sunderland last season lost 5 of their 19 home games, the joint worst record in the Premier League.


Adam Johnson (4) and Fabio Borini (5) were the only two players to score more than 2 goals at home in the whole of last season.


My Predicted Score:

Sunderland 0-2 Manchester United



(Some details courtesy of BBC Sport)