PREDICTION: A 2-0 win for Man United
FANTASY PICK: Anthony Martial
KEY STAT: Anthony Martial could become the first player to score in each of his first three Premier League apps for Manchester United
- MANCHESTER UNITED
Louis van Gaal will be forced to field a makeshift defence. Luke Shaw (broken leg), Marcos Rojo (hamstring) and Paddy McNair (unspecified) are all injured so Ashley Young could start at left-back. Centre-back Phil Jones is in the squad after making his comeback off the bench in United's 3-0 win over Ipswich on Wednesday.
- SUNDERLAND
Central defender Younes Kaboul returns to the Sunderland squad after suspension. Kaboul missed the 4-1 Capital One Cup defeat by Manchester City following his sending-off at Bournemouth last weekend but is now available as the Black Cats once again go in search of their first league win of the campaign. However, midfielder Jack Rodwell (ankle) and striker Jermain Defoe (hamstring) are doubts for the game, while full-back Adam Matthews remains on the sidelines with an ankle problem. |