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Bruno Fernandes needs one more assist to equal the record of 20 assists held by Kevin De Bruyne and Thierry Henry. |
Following a disastrous 2024/25 season, Manchester United are very close to securing third place in the 2025/26 Premier League under interim manager Michael Carrick. After a dramatic 3-2 victory against arch-rivals Liverpool in the previous round, the "Red Devils" officially secured their return to the UEFA Champions League after a season's absence from Europe's most prestigious competition.
Manchester United's hero at Old Trafford was young talent Kobbie Mainoo, who scored the winning goal in the final minutes. This result continues the team's impressive run of form since Carrick took over in mid-January 2026. Since then, Man United have earned 32 points, more than any other team in the Premier League.
The change under Carrick is very noticeable. While under former manager Ruben Amorim, Man United only won 8 of their first 20 games of the season, Carrick led the team to 10 wins in the same number of matches. This achievement led many players in the dressing room to openly support the 44-year-old's appointment as manager.
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Casemiro played his final games for MU. |
This weekend, Man United will travel to the Stadium of Light to face Sunderland. History is strongly on the side of the Red Devils, as they have only lost once in their last 15 away matches there in the English top flight.
Meanwhile, Sunderland are struggling at a crucial stage of the season. Regis Le Bris's team have failed to win in their last three matches and are currently four points behind the European qualification spots. With their poor home form and a terrible head-to-head record against Man United, Sunderland are expected to face significant difficulties against a resurgent "Red Devils".
Source: https://znews.vn/truc-tiep-sunderland-vs-mu-post1650077.html












