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.

Ruben Amorim has admitted he needs to start winning if he wants to keep his job at United. The boss was speaking in the embargoed section of the pre-match press conference ahead of tomorrow’s

The Red Devils slumped to yet more disappointment and humiliation last weekend as they were deservedly beaten by Brentford on the road, leaving Ruben Amorim on the precipice and United languishing in 14th place in the Premier League.

Standing in his and United's way are a Sunderland side sitting pretty at fifth in the league table. Led by captain Granit Xhaka on the field and manager Regis Le Bris off it, Sunderland have proved what a tough defence and efficient attacking can do early on this season.

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.

Regis Le Bris' side showcased their resilience by claiming a point against Aston Villa despite being reduced to 10 men in the first half

United have won their last two home matches, including a 2-1 win over Chelsea in their previous such outing, but come into this game on the back of a disappointing 3-1 defeat to Brentford last time ou

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.

Sunderland have made a social media post about a statement from Regis Le Bris that revives the rumor that they could sign Manchester United winger Amad Diallo.