Manchester United secured their third successive home victory as they outplayed newly-promoted Sunderland during their 2–0 win in the Premier League at Old Trafford.
The Red Devils bullied their visitors throughout the first half and were deservedly ahead at the half-time whistle. Mason Mount’s fantastic opener was added to by a poacher’s finish from Benjamin Šeško, with VAR rightly overturning a stoppage-time penalty awarded to Sunderland to ensure United had a two-goal cushion at the break.
The hosts were admirably composed after the restart to deny Sunderland any hopes of a dramatic turnaround, easing to three points to earn some much-needed respite heading into the international break.
