| Match: | Information: |
| Date | Saturday, May 9, 2026 |
| Kick-off Time | 15:00 BST (11:00 ET) |
| Venue | Stadium of Light, Sunderland |
| Competition | Premier League, Matchweek 36 |
| Referee | Stuart Attwell |
Manchester United have already qualified for the UEFA Champions League, and now it’s about finishing the season as strongly as possible. A 3-2 win over Liverpool last weekend means the Reds are back on the biggest stage in European football.
Michael Carrick will be eager for his side to keep the momentum going and seal third place with just three games remaining. First up is a Sunderland side who have been this season’s surprise package.
Regis Le Bris’ men were expected to be involved in a relegation battle. But they sit 12th, four points off seventh-place.
Sunderland vs Man Utd – How to Watch
Today’s match between Sunderland and Manchester United won’t be televised in the UK due to it’s 3:00 PM GMT kick-off. Fans in the UK can follow updates from ManUtd.com and the club’s official app.
For those wanting to watch the game in the USA, you can do so by tuning in to NBCSN, Peacock or SiriusXM FC.
Fans in Australia can tune in to Stan Sport for today’s match at the Stadium of Light.
| Region: | Channel: | Time: |
| UK | Sky Sports+ | 3 PM |
| USA | Peacock | 10 AM EST |
| Australia | Stan Sport | 12 PM |
| Canada | DAZN Canada, fuboTV Canada | 10 AM |
| India | Star Sports Select HD1, JioHotstar | 7.30 PM |
| South Africa | SuperSport | 4 PM |
| Malaysia | Astro Premier League | 10 PM |
| Middle East | beIN Sports HD 1 | 5 PM |
Team News
Carrick welcomes back Lisandro Martinez, who returns from a three-match suspension. The manager will have to decide whether he starts ahead of the impressive Ayden Heaven.
Benjamin Sesko could miss the game due to a shin problem, which worsened after he was pushed by Ibrahima Konate in the Liverpool win. The Slovenian striker could join Matthijs de Ligt in the absentee list amid the Dutch defender’s lengthy spell out with a back injury.
Patrick Dorgu came off the bench in last Sunday’s win at Old Trafford and could be in contention to start. Matheus Cunha scored the opener after returning from a hip flexor issue which saw him sit out a 2-1 win over Brentford.
Prediction
United can now relax, knowing they have secured a return to the Champions League next season. Carrick will want to end his current tenure in the best possible way and that is with three more wins.
Sunderland a tricky side to play against, especially at home, and this is by no means an easy win for the visitors. A 2-0 win in the reverse fixture got the job done at Old Trafford back in October.
We’re going with a 3-1 away win this time around courtesy of goals from Bruno Fernandes, Cunha and Dorgu.
Prediction: Sunderland 1-3 Man Utd
