Manchester United Secure 2-0 Home Win Over Sunderland

On October 4th, 2025, Manchester United secured a crucial 2-0 home win over Sunderland at Old Trafford. The victory lifts United up to 8th in the Premier League table, just one point behind Sunderland in 6th.

United took control of the match early on, with Mason Mount scoring a fine opening goal in the first half. Benjamin Sesko then doubled the lead, netting his first goal at Old Trafford in front of the home supporters. Sunderland struggled to cope with United's dominance and even switched to a 3-4-3 formation in a bid to alter the flow of the game, but they were unable to find a way back.

There were flashes of Sunderland's confident start to the campaign, with Bertrand Traore and Granit Xhaka coming close, but United were the better side overall. The visitors thought they had a penalty against Sesko, but VAR correctly overruled the decision.

United could have punished Sunderland even more, but for some good saves from Robin Roefs. Senne Lammens, making his United debut, was less busy at the other end, though he did make a crucial late save to deny Chemsdine Talbi.

The victory provides a much-needed boost for United manager Ruben Amorim, who will now look to build on this performance when his side travels to Anfield to face Liverpool after the international break.