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Jamie Carragher make surprise prediction for Man United vs Sunderland despite relegation verdict

Alex is a lifelong Sunderland supporter who's been reporting on Mackem News since April 2025. Indeed, he started working for Breaking Media in April and has since graduated from St Mary's University as a NCTJ Gold Standard-accredited journalist, having completed his Master's degree in Sports Journalism. Alex previously worked for Football League World and has featured on the Roker Report, providing his opinion on all things Sunderland. While getting to the games is tricky, given his job, one of the highlights of his life was watching (and crying) as the Black Cats defeated Sheffield United at Wembley Stadium last season.

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03 Oct 2025, 10:30 am

Sunderland have surpassed many people's predictions in the Premier League with some outstanding results.

Some might argue that the Wearsiders have had favourable fixtures, but picking up five points from Crystal Palace, Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest is no easy task.

Regis Le Bris' side travel to Man United on Saturday afternoon, eyeing a second successive away win in the top flight.

Now, Jamie Carragher has shared his score prediction for the 3pm encounter at Old Trafford.

Regis Le Bris forces a smile in the Sunderland dugout

Regis Le Bris will be optimistic of securing points against Man United (Credit: Imago)

Jamie Carragher predicts Sunderland to draw with Man United

Carragher has tipped Sunderland to be relegated this season, doubling down on the prediction he made before the start of the campaign.

While there is every chance that it could still happen, the early signs suggest otherwise as Le Bris' men look comfortable in the Premier League.

A trip to Old Trafford used to strike fear into Man United's opponents, but it is a prospect that is far less daunting this season.

Ruben Amorim's team have been unable to find any sort of momentum, but their two wins over Burnley and Chelsea did come on home soil.

The Red Devils have never won successive Premier League games under Amorim
They occupy 14th position in the table
Only three points above the relegation zone

Despite winning their last two at home, Carragher believes that the Black Cats will take points home from Old Trafford on Saturday.

"Sunderland have had a brilliant return to the Premier League and will take points away from Man Utd on Saturday," he said via Sky Sports Super 6.

A view through the tunnel at Old Trafford

The Red Devils will be keen to see off Sunderland as pressure builds on Ruben Amorim (Credit: Imago)

The former Liverpool man went on to predict a 1-1 draw for the Premier League encounter.

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Ruben Amorim's record suggests Black Cats will take points

Sunderland possess several traits that Man United simply don't, including passion and togetherness.

Indeed, if the Black Cats continue to play as they have done under Le Bris, then the Red Devils will struggle to break them down.

While the Wearsiders have a poor record at Old Trafford, they can be buoyed by Amorim's exploits on home soil.

Although they have won their last two at the Theatre of Dreams, United have never won three successive home games under Amorim.

Now, it is up to the North East club to land the killer blow on Amorim, and if they do, then his time is surely up.

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