Team news and live score updates as Sunderland face Man Utd at the Stadium of Light

Sunderland face a major test of their top-half credentials as they welcome Michael Carrick’s in-form side to the Stadium of Light on Saturday afternoon.

The Black Cats have not yet given up on forcing their way into European contention, but they’ll know they in all likelihood need a positive result against a Man Utd side third in the table and having secured a crucial victory against Liverpool last week. With a full house expected at the Stadium of Light for the last 3pm, home game of the season it’s set to a cracking afternoon. As ever, we’ll bring you all the key updates you need live from the press box throughout the afternoon, starting with the team news and running right through to the post-match reaction...