- United have won 11 and drawn four of the last 15 league meetings with Sunderland since the Black Cats last won against Sir Alex Ferguson's side in March 1997.
- Sir Alex Ferguson has won 10 and drawn three of the 13 meetings with former skipper Steve Bruce as opposing coaches.
- Darren Bent has opened the scoring in each of his last two Premier League appearances against the Red Devils.
- United have won five and lost none of their last seven trips to Wearside against Sunderland.
- Man Utd have kept four clean sheets in a row away from home in the top flight.
- Sunderland have only lost one of their last 17 Premier League matches at the Stadium of Light.
- Manchester United have won 13 and lost just one of the last 16 Premier League visits to the north-east clubs.
