Sunderland vs. Manchester United Lineups, Score, Live Streaming and Where to Watch on TV

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Sunderland vs. Manchester United Lineups, Score, Live Streaming and Where to Watch on TV

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Farah Ben Gamra | Last updated May 9, 2026 7:00 AM ET

Manchester United travel to Sunderland looking to strengthen their hold on third place, and the hosts want to finish their return to the Premier League in the top half of the table.

United enter Gameweek 35 sitting third with 64 points after 18 wins, 10 draws, and seven defeats this season. Michael Carrick’s side has already secured UEFA Champions League qualification and arrives with momentum after a 3-2 win over Liverpool on May 3.

Sunderland are 12th with 47 points in a solid first season back in the Premier League. The Black Cats have already secured survival this season and are now pushing to finish in the upper half of the standings.

The reverse fixture at Old Trafford on October 4 last year ended in a 2-0 Manchester United win.

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 4: Manchester United players celebrate the second goal during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Sunderland at Old Trafford. (Photo by Ian Horrocks/Sunderland AFC via Getty Images)

Sunderland vs. Manchester Lineups

Sunderland

Goalkeeper: Roefs
Defenders: Mukiele, O’Nien, Alderete, Reinildo
Midfielders: Xhaka, Sadiki
Forwards: Talbi, Diarra, Le Fée, Brobbey

Daniel Ballard is suspended. Dan Ballard, with Romaine Mundle and Simon Moore also unavailable through injury.

❤️ IT'S MATCHDAY...

The penultimate game at the Stadium of Light! ✊ pic.twitter.com/Shd5c6pEdS
— Sunderland AFC (@SunderlandAFC) May 9, 2026

Manchester United

Goalkeeper: Verbruggen
Defenders: Dalot, Maguire, Martinez, Shaw
Midfielders: Casemiro, Mainoo
Attacking midfielders: Mbeumo, Fernandes, Cunha
Forward: Sesko

Lisandro Martínez returns from suspension. Benjamin Šeško (shin) and Matthijs de Ligt (back) are injury doubts.

Locked in for matchday 3️⃣6️⃣ pic.twitter.com/vbDx8EvBHB
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) May 9, 2026

Sunderland vs. Manchester United Score Prediction

Predictions lean toward a narrow Manchester United victory.

Many analysts point to United’s attacking momentum under Michael Carrick, with the club winning 10 of its last 14 matches since the managerial change. Sunderland are still capable of going forward but have shown defensive issues, particularly after their 5–0 loss against Nottingham Forest.

Prediction: Sunderland 1–2 Manchester United

Where to Watch Sunderland vs. Manchester United (TV & Streaming)

France: CANAL+ LIVE 6
United States: Peacock
United Kingdom: No live TV broadcast due to the Saturday 3 p.m. blackout rule. Free audio commentary is available on Sunderland’s official website.
Canada: fubo Sports Network, DAZN app

Kickoff is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. ET / 7:00 a.m. PT in the United States. That's 3:00 p.m. local time in the United Kingdom.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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