Sunderland vs Manchester United LIVE
Sunderland suffered a further setback in their quest to qualify for the Champions League as they were held to a turgid goalless draw by Manchester United. Senne Lammens made a series of vital saves to ensure the deadlock held, but his forwards could not return the favour as they failed to muster a shot on target until second-half injury-time, when Matheus Cunha finally angled an effort on goal and drew a routine stop from Robin Roefs, who enjoyed one of the easier outings of his career.
With little left to play for after they confirmed their place in the Champions League last week, it seems Michael Carrick’s men have already hit the beach. This performance was among their worst since the interim boss’ appointment, and there was little to suggest Bruno Fernandes would have any chance of notching a 20th league assist of the campaign.
For Sunderland, chances of securing a European place this season seem all but dashed. Catch up with the action from Wearside as it happened below with Standard Sport’s dedicated match blog, complete with expert insight and analysis.
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FULL-TIME: Sunderland 0-0 Manchester United
That does it. The points are shared.
Sunderland 0-0 Manchester United
90+3mins: Cunha demands a save from Roefs! At long last, United have a shot on target.
The ball falls back to him and he goes down much too easily in the box, looking for a decisive penalty. He is booked for simulation.
Sunderland 0-0 Manchester United
90+2mins: Cunha flies forward but loses his balance as he cuts back in the box. He squares to Fernandes, whose shot bends wide.
Sunderland 0-0 Manchester United
90mins: Four minutes have been added on.
Sunderland 0-0 Manchester United
90mins: The incident has been checked and cleared. The referee’s pockets remain in his pocket.
Mayenda replaces Hume for the final few minutes.
Sunderland 0-0 Manchester United
VAR check is underway...
Sunderland 0-0 Manchester United
88mins: Fernandes is down injured after playing a through-ball up to Dorgu. He seems to have been caught late by Angulo. He might see some retribution for that...
Sunderland 0-0 Manchester United
86mins: The Sunderland faithful only have one more home match to look forward to this season, but, nonetheless, many are heading to the exits in a bid to beat the queue for the Metro.
Sunderland 0-0 Manchester United
83mins: The home fans are furious as Brobbey thinks he is being held by Shaw in the box, but the referee gives the foul in favour of the United defender. Should that have been a penalty?
Sunderland 0-0 Manchester United
82mins: Roefs is caught out in possession by Dorgu, but gets away with it as he is tripped by the United player.
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