Sir Alex Ferguson’s sude again won with the same score as last day last season, but the feelings this time are totally different as they are blanketed with optimism of the 20th title instead of the crushing feelings of last season’s win.
It took Robin van Persie’s deflected shot with the help from Titus Bramble to penetrate Mignolet’s net.
Wayne Rooney, Cleverley, Evra and Ferdinand were rested ahead of the Chelsea match on Monday.
With ni Chicharito in sight, it seems quite clear that the little Mexican guy was saved for the trip to Stamford Bridge as well considering he has a weird knack of scoring against the Blues.
Alex Buttner started ahead of Patrice Evra and did a marvellous job at it, terrorizing Sunderland’s defense and solid in the back as well.
Sunderland 0-1 Manchester United:
0-1 Bramble (Own goal) 27′