And yes, many Sunderland fans — including this mug right here — actually thought we’d go to Old Trafford and get a win against a side that seems to be suffering a bit at the minute, so naturally, when you come away having lost pretty handily, it can be easy to slip into old, moany habits and start picking faults with everything.

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Transformation of the Old Trafford area has moved a step closer after the public body due to be chaired by Lord Coe was approved by Trafford Council and Greater Manchester Combined Authority. Manchester United owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe wants a new stadium to be a central part of the plans.

There were times in the past when losing 2-0 at Manchester United would be seen as a “let off”, but the fact Sunderland left Old Trafford feeling disappointed says as much about us and where we are as a club as it does the relative struggles of the Red Devils over recent years.

Former Premier League midfielder Gus Poyet insists Ruben Amorim is not the problem at Manchester United despite the side's woeful start to the season.

Le Bris said the Black Cats have no fear visiting Old Trafford: "We want to express our ideas, our football and our identity. If the opponent is stronger than us, we will respect that but without any regrets at the end. This is our identity."

Issues over purchasing the required land have led to United exploring alternative options for their new stadium.

Back in January, a fan sitting in Old Trafford's East End stand captured a mouse that was stuck between the concrete floor and the back of a seat. And a month later, a mouse was spotted on the pitch ahead of United's Premier League clash against Ipswich before a member of staff was forced to pick it up and carry it off the field of play.

Manchester United are pulling out all the stops to keep hold of their highly-rated youngster JJ Gabriel, and have taken the remarkable decision to offer the starlet a box at the new Old Trafford Stadium,

Manchester United are reportedly ready to reignite their interest in Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez during the January transfer window despite stepping away from a move in the latter stages of the summer market.