Premier League 2025-26, Manchester United beat Sunderland 2-0: Key stats
Match Highlights: Sesko Doubles United’s Lead
Benjamin Sesko scored his second consecutive goal, doubling Manchester United’s lead with a close-range finish. The match also marked the Premier League debut of £18.1 million goalkeeper Senne Lammens, who helped United secure their first clean sheet of the season.
Sunderland was awarded a penalty just before half-time, but it was overturned after VAR confirmed that Sesko did not catch Trai Hume in the face with a high boot as initially thought.
Managerial Milestone: Amorim Finally Has Positive Numbers to Reflect On
Despite a tenure marred by negative statistics, Ruben Amorim now has some positive figures to celebrate. Manchester United recorded their third consecutive home win for the first time in over two years and have lost just once at home to Sunderland in 31 meetings.
Amorim also became the first United manager since Sir Alex Ferguson to win his 50th game in charge. Home fans showed their support by singing a catchy ‘Ruben Amorim’ tribute song amid ongoing scrutiny about his future at Old Trafford.
Goalkeeping Debut: Lammens Shines in Premier League Debut
After three games on the bench following his deadline-day move from Royal Antwerp, Amorim finally gave Senne Lammens a chance between the sticks. The decision was well-received by United supporters, who cheered his name when it was announced over the tannoy an hour before kick-off.
Lammens demonstrated his value with several brilliant saves during the match, including a stop from Sunderland skipper Granit Xhaka’s long-range effort and another high ball from Noah Sadiki.
Match Details: Stats and Points Table
Manchester United held 51% ball possession, while Sunderland managed 49%. The Red Devils had 15 attempts with 6 shots on target, whereas Sunderland registered 8 attempts with 4 on target.
In terms of touches in the opposition half, United had 32 compared to Sunderland’s 14. United earned 2 corners, while Sunderland had 3.
In the Premier League standings, Manchester United sit 9th with 10 points (W3 D1 L3), and Sunderland are 7th with 11 points.
Key Players: Mount and Sesko Performance
Mason Mount made his 54th appearance for Manchester United across all competitions and scored his 5th goal overall—his first goal of the season. Benjamin Sesko netted his 2nd goal of the season, marking his second successive match with a goal.
According to Squawka, Sesko had 39 touches against Sunderland, won 9 duels, including 4 aerial duels, and made 3 tackles. He also recorded 4 touches inside the opposition box and created 2 chances.
Opta Stats: Notable Records from the Match
– Manchester United have won 4 of their last 8 Premier League matches, matching their total wins from the previous 21 games (W4 D5 L12).
– Ruben Amorim is the first Manchester United manager since Sir Alex Ferguson in November 1987 to win his 50th game in charge.
– The Red Devils have lost only two of their last 31 league games against Sunderland.
– Across all competitions, Sunderland have won just one of their last 32 away games against Manchester United.
This encouraging victory and strong individual performances provide Manchester United with momentum as they look to climb higher in the Premier League table.
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