Premier League
Dec 15, 2012 at 3pm UK
3-1
Reaction
Martin O'Neill compares Robin van Persie to Lionel Messi
Sunderland manager Martin O'Neill claims that Robin van Persie is as important to Manchester United as Lionel Messi is to Barcelona.
Dec 17, 04:50
Chris Smalling wants more clean sheets
Manchester United defender Chris Smalling admits that the team wants to keep more clean sheets following Saturday's 3-1 win over Sunderland.
Dec 16, 20:08
Sir Alex Ferguson wants more Tom Cleverley goals
Sir Alex Ferguson challenges Tom Cleverley to score more goals for Manchester United.
Dec 15, 19:55
Sir Alex Ferguson: Nemanja Vidic "is a warrior"
Both Sir Alex Ferguson and Chris Smalling reveal their delight at Nemanja Vidic's return to the Manchester United team.
Dec 15, 19:09
Martin O'Neill: 'Manchester United can win the league'
Sunderland boss Martin O'Neill backs Manchester United to win the Premier League title due to their attacking options.
Dec 15, 19:04
Martin O'Neill takes positives from defeat
Sunderland manager Martin O'Neill insists there were positives to take from the second half of his team's 3-1 defeat to Manchester United.
Dec 15, 17:46
Alex Ferguson: 'We lost momentum after the hour'
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson admits that his side lost momentum after their third goal against Sunderland.
Dec 15, 17:27
Rafael suffering with hamstring problem
Sir Alex Ferguson reveals that Rafael is suffering with a slight hamstring problem.
Dec 15, 17:19
The Match
Analysis
Sports Mole looks at Manchester United's 3-1 win over Sunderland in the Premier League on Saturday.
Match Report
A 3-1 victory over Sunderland moves Manchester United six points clear of rivals Manchester City at the top of the Premier League table.
Live Commentary
Sports Mole brings you a minute-by-minute report of Manchester United's 3-1 win over Sunderland in the Premier League on Saturday.
HT Report
First-half goals from Robin van Persie and Tom Cleverley give Manchester United the advantage of Sunderland at Old Trafford.
Preview
Sports Mole previews Manchester United's Premier League encounter with Sunderland at Old Trafford on Saturday.
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Form Guide
Build-up
Wayne Rooney eyes Sunderland revenge
Wayne Rooney is desperate to punish Sunderland fans for cheering when Manchester United were denied the league title on the final day of last season, according to reports.
Dec 15, 02:53
Nemanja Vidic determined to silence doubters
Nemanja Vidic admits that he was driven throughout his comeback from a knee injury to prove his critics wrong.
Dec 15, 02:40
Sir Alex Ferguson wants Manchester United focus
Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson warns his players not to lose their focus ahead of Saturday's visit of Sunderland in the Premier League.
Dec 14, 23:31
Martin O'Neill: 'Sunderland in fine spirits'
Sunderland manager Martin O'Neill reveals that his team travels to Manchester United this weekend in "fine spirits".
Dec 14, 21:52
Nemanja Vidic returns to Manchester United squad
Nemanja Vidic is included in the Manchester United squad for the first time since September for the visit of Sunderland, Sir Alex Ferguson reveals.
Dec 14, 12:32
Manchester United's Nemanja Vidic to return against Sunderland
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson says that defender Nemanja Vidic could play against Sunderland at Old Trafford on Saturday.
Dec 12, 04:29
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| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | GD | PTS | |
| 1 | Liverpool | 24 | 17 | 6 | 1 | 58 | 23 | 35 | 57 |
| 2 | Arsenal | 25 | 15 | 8 | 2 | 51 | 22 | 29 | 53 |
| 3 | Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest | 25 | 14 | 5 | 6 | 41 | 29 | 12 | 47 |
| 4 | Manchester CityMan City | 25 | 13 | 5 | 7 | 52 | 35 | 17 | 44 |
| 5 | Bournemouth | 25 | 12 | 7 | 6 | 44 | 29 | 15 | 43 |
| 6 | Chelsea | 25 | 12 | 7 | 6 | 47 | 34 | 13 | 43 |
| 7 | Newcastle UnitedNewcastle | 25 | 12 | 5 | 8 | 42 | 33 | 9 | 41 |
| 8 | Fulham | 25 | 10 | 9 | 6 | 38 | 33 | 5 | 39 |
| 9 | Aston Villa | 25 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 35 | 38 | -3 | 38 |
| 10 | Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton | 25 | 9 | 10 | 6 | 38 | 38 | 0 | 37 |
| 11 | Brentford | 25 | 10 | 4 | 11 | 43 | 42 | 1 | 34 |
| 12 | Crystal Palace | 25 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 29 | 32 | -3 | 30 |
| 13 | Everton | 25 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 27 | 31 | -4 | 30 |
| 14 | Manchester UnitedMan Utd | 24 | 8 | 5 | 11 | 28 | 34 | -6 | 29 |
| 15 | Tottenham HotspurSpurs | 24 | 8 | 3 | 13 | 48 | 37 | 11 | 27 |
| 16 | West Ham UnitedWest Ham | 25 | 7 | 6 | 12 | 29 | 47 | -18 | 27 |
| 17 | Wolverhampton WanderersWolves | 24 | 5 | 4 | 15 | 34 | 52 | -18 | 19 |
| 18 | Ipswich TownIpswich | 25 | 3 | 8 | 14 | 23 | 50 | -27 | 17 |
| 19 | Leicester CityLeicester | 25 | 4 | 5 | 16 | 25 | 55 | -30 | 17 |
| 20 | Southampton | 25 | 2 | 3 | 20 | 19 | 57 | -38 | 9 |
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