Pame Stoixima Premier League preview: Manchester United v Sunderland

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Created on Saturday, 28 February 2015 20:10

History: 55-28-36
First round: Sunderland-Manchester United 1-1

Manchester United: The Red Devils may derive from consecutive positive results (one defeat in 19 matches) but not always combined with convincing performances. We expected them to lose sometime and finally it happened in Millennium Stadium to Swansea by 1-2. Ander Herrera stopped the ball just before it passes the line 5 minutes in, had a shot in the post with van Persie in 14^th min and finally opened the scoring with a shot from the Spaniard in 28^th min. Swansea answered quickly with an equalizer just two minutes later, something that changed the situation. After the interval they lost their rhythm, conceding eventually a second goal in 73'.

Louis van Gaal however saw as unfair the outcome, stating that the best team on the field was his. The defeat brought changes to the balance between the teams chasing the Champions League with Arsenal coming up in 3rd place and Southampton, Liverpool, Tottenham keeping a very close distance. They traditionally have easy evenings playing against Sunderland, but the last two years they find more obstacles than expected, with Sunderland defeating them in the last two years in the league, while last year they also eliminated United on the League Cup on penalties. Unavailable: defensive midfielder Carrick (13 app./1 ​​assist) and forwards van Persie (24 app./10 g./2 assists), Wilson (12 bal. / 1 ​​GG.).

Home: 10-1-2
Goals: 28-10
Last 5: 3-1-1

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Sunderland: They stuck in goalless draw with West Brom at home, in a game that they may have the opportunities, but were better in general and created the only noticeable ones and not threatened at all by visitors. They should have acquired a numerical advantage in the 35^th min. In 45^th min Johnson scored but the linesman canceled it as it was noticed offside. In the second half the game did not changed pace with Sunderland having only a good head with Vergini. Thus they were not able to exploit the circumstances in the bottom teams and increase the difference, lying for now only three points above the difference zone. They have the second worst attack in the Premier (22). Together with the game in the FA Cup against Bradford, they have not scored in their last three. Doubtful: winger Buckley (20 app./2 assists). Unavailable: right back Billy Jones (6 app.), central midfielder Rodwell (15 app./2 g.) and attacking midfielder Giaccherini (7 app.).

Away: 2-6-4
Goals: 10-18
Last 5: 1-2-2

Pame Stoxima Prediction: We do not need to use much thought to understand that United does not want to lose this opportunity to return to victories. Sunderland should look elsewhere to gather points. The home team to win is in a pretty small odd (1,33). It might come without conceding. United to win without conceding @ 1,74.