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| Current League Standings | P | GD | PTS | |
| 11 | Fulham | 36 | -6 | 48 |
| 12 | Sunderland | 36 | -9 | 48 |
| 13 | Newcastle United | 36 | -2 | 46 |
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Sunderland are reportedly preparing to snub the chance to sign RB Leipzig defender Lutsharel Geertruida for £20m during the summer transfer window.13:44
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Sunderland 0-0 Man United: Red Devils head coach Michael Carrick delivers reaction to Stadium of Light stalemate
Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick takes the positives from Saturday's goalless draw with Sunderland in the Premier League.May 9, 17:45
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Saturday's Premier League results and roundup: Man United strengthen grip on third, as Bournemouth, Brighton boost Champions League hopes
Sports Mole rounds up the results from the 3pm kickoffs in the Premier League, as Brighton & Hove Albion and Bournemouth both pick up wins, while Manchester United draw with Sunderland.May 9, 17:11
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Team News: Sunderland vs. Man United injury, suspension list, predicted XIs
Sports Mole rounds up all the latest team news ahead of Saturday’s Premier League clash between Sunderland and Manchester United.May 8, 15:00
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Sunderland vs. Man United: Which Red Devils players could benefit from Michael Carrick rotation?
Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick suggests that he will consider rotating his team in the latter stages of the 2025-26 Premier League campaign.May 8, 13:37
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Sports Mole rounds up everything you need to know about how to watch the Premier League clash between Sunderland and Manchester United, including TV and streaming options.May 8, 07:21
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Man United lineup vs. Sunderland: Predicted XI for Premier League clash
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Manchester United could line up for Saturday’s Premier League clash with Sunderland.May 7, 16:05
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Sunderland lineup vs. Man United: Predicted XI for Premier League clash
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Sunderland could line up for Saturday’s Premier League clash with Manchester United.May 7, 16:05
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Preview:Sunderland vs Manchester United - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Sunderland and Manchester United, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.May 7, 16:00
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Sunderland vs. Man United: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head records and previous meetings between Manchester United and Sunderland.May 7, 07:00
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Man United injury, suspension list and return dates vs. Sunderland: Benjamin Sesko, Matthijs de Ligt latest
Sports Mole rounds up Manchester United's injury and suspension list ahead of Saturday's Premier League clash with Sunderland.May 6, 10:21
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