Date - Saturday, September 26 2015.
Kickoff Time - 1500 Hrs BST
Venue - Old Trafford, Manchester.
League standings and form guide
2. Manchester United : WDLWW
20. Sunderland : LDDLL
Previous Meetings
Manchester United 2 : 0 Sunderland
Sunderland 1 : 1 Manchester United
Manchester United 0 : 1 Sunderland
Sunderland 1 : 2 Manchester United
Sunderland 0 : 1 Manchester United
All-Time Record
Manchester United wins - 57
Sunderland wins - 38
Draws - 29
Pre-Match Pressers
Louis Van Gaal
Dick Advocaat (N/A)
"Normally United would beat us but we can give them a really tough time. That will happen, you will see," said Advocaat, who did concede a draw would be "a great result".
"You have nothing to lose against United and if we are well organised, and try to hurt them a bit, then why not?
"Against City we created three or four chances and a little bit the same against Spurs. We will have opportunities to score."
Advocaat and van Gaal played together at Sparta Rotterdam and have faced each other 10 times as managers, with the Sunderland boss losing just once.
But Advocaat said: "He's one of the best coaches in the world, no doubt about that. He has worked at the highest levels in Europe.
"He is a manager who does not just look for the easy way, he is always looking for the most difficult way. If you see his prize list, it is unbelievable, so I rate him very highly."
Advocaat brought in several new players after deciding to stay on as Sunderland boss in the summer and is still waiting for his new-look side to gel.
He said: "I still think, with my experience, that if you bring in players it takes time. They need to get used to the league and the team.
"Last season we did a great job and everybody was positive, but we're still positive and we have a better squad than last season."
"You have nothing to lose against United and if we are well organised, and try to hurt them a bit, then why not?
"Against City we created three or four chances and a little bit the same against Spurs. We will have opportunities to score."
Advocaat and van Gaal played together at Sparta Rotterdam and have faced each other 10 times as managers, with the Sunderland boss losing just once.
But Advocaat said: "He's one of the best coaches in the world, no doubt about that. He has worked at the highest levels in Europe.
"He is a manager who does not just look for the easy way, he is always looking for the most difficult way. If you see his prize list, it is unbelievable, so I rate him very highly."
Advocaat brought in several new players after deciding to stay on as Sunderland boss in the summer and is still waiting for his new-look side to gel.
He said: "I still think, with my experience, that if you bring in players it takes time. They need to get used to the league and the team.
"Last season we did a great job and everybody was positive, but we're still positive and we have a better squad than last season."
Team News
Manchester United
Phil Jones fit to play, but lacks match rhythm to start. Luke Shaw, Paddy McNair and Marcos Rojo sidelined.
Sunderland
Adam Matthews injured, Younes Kaboul returns from suspension, Lee Cattermole might start. Jermaine Defoe and Jack Rodwell doubtful.
Know the opposition
Sunderland AFC nicknamed The Black Cats, are a professional football club based in Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, England; and were founded in 1879 as Sunderland and District Teachers Association Football Club by James Allan. Although they haven't been competitive in recent seasons, Sunderland were one of the most successful clubs in the nation through the late 19th century, and the early parts of the 20th, winning 6 league championships between 1892 and 1936, and were termed the 'Team of All Talents' at the turn of the 20th century; aside from winning the FA Cup twice and the League Cup once. The club plays its home games at the Stadium of Light, and has a long-standing sporting rivalry with neighbors Newcastle United in a match termed the Tyne-Wear Derby.
Referee
Mike Jones
