Struggling Manchester United will face newly promoted Sunderland on Saturday, October 4th, during matchday seven of the Premier League at Old Trafford. With the October international break approaching,

Nottingham Forest had a little bit of optimism after beating Brentford in the team’s first contest of the 2025-26 season. However, things have gone a little sour, having fallen to West Ham and Arsenal in convincing fashion, before picking up a measly draw against Burnley last week.

Amid growing calls for Amorim to be relieved of his duties, United are reported to be keeping faith in the Portuguese, but frustrations will continue to grow if the Red Devils, who convincingly lost 3–1 to Brentford last weekend, fall to a newly promoted Sunderland side who have climbed as high as fifth in the standings.

Manchester United's game against Sunderland on Saturday will be preceded by a minute's silence to pay tribute to the victims of Thursday's attack on the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue. The players will also wear black armbands. The club's women's team will pay the same tributes before Friday's Women's Super League match against Chelsea.

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Sunderland fans compared Xhaka to Kevin De Bruyne after his assist provided the match-winner, and now the summer signing can make history on Wearside. According to BBC Sport, the Swiss international can become the first player since Chris Waddle in 1997 to assist in four consecutive outings for the Black Cats.

Sunderland will hope to claim another Premier League win when they visit Manchester United on Saturday afternoon.

Sunderland Women continue their undefeated streak with a 1-1 draw away to Southampton. Buoyed by their excellent start to the 25/26 season, the lasses headed into this fixture with a firm belief they could get a positive result and subsequently, keep pressure on Birmingham City at the top of the table.