Sunderland vs Manchester United Preview: Premier League Match on May 9, 2026

Sunderland host Manchester United at the Stadium of Light on 9 May 2026 in Premier League Regular Season - 36 action. Sunderland sit 12th on 47 points with a goal difference of -9, while Manchester United are 3rd on 64 points and pushing for Champions League qualification.

Sunderland Availability

Sunderland face both suspension and fitness concerns.

• D. Ballard (Suspension – Red Card) is sidelined.
• R. Mundle (Hamstring Injury) is sidelined.
• N. Angulo (Muscle Injury) is doubtful.
• B. Traoré (Knee Injury) is doubtful.

All four names appear twice in the data extract but represent the same four individual absentees; each must still be treated as unavailable as listed above.

With creators like G. Xhaka (6 league assists) and E. Le Fée (5 assists, 4 goals) fully available, Sunderland retain much of their midfield supply line despite these issues.

Manchester United Availability

Manchester United also have key doubts.

• B. Šeško (Leg Injury) is doubtful.
• M. de Ligt (Back Injury) is doubtful.

Šeško has 11 league goals and 1 assist, making his potential absence a major blow to United’s attacking threat.

Impact Summary

Sunderland lose depth in defense and wide attack but keep their main chance creators fit. Manchester United risk being without their leading scorer Šeško (11 goals) while still counting on significant output from B. Mbeumo and Casemiro (9 goals each) and chief creator Bruno Fernandes (19 assists, 8 goals) to carry the attacking load.