Good afternoon, all, and welcome to our LIVE coverage of Sunderland v Manchester United. The attention may have been on the incoming signings at Old Trafford, but they've got to rely on who they've already got in situ for this afternoon's match...the same squad that lost to Swansea last weekend.

Premier League / Matchday 2

Stadium of Light / 24.08.2014

Sunderland

Completed

Manchester United

J. Rodwell(30')

J. Mata(17')

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ByThe Editorial Team

Updated 24/08/2014 at 16:54 GMT

54'

Sunderland have few problems breaking up play before Cattermole is late on Mata. United caught dwelling on the ball in the central midfield areas.

53'

Sunderland fans continue to make themselves heard. United tried to break through Rooney, but there is a shortage of pace in the visiting side's ranks. Fletcher goes left to Cleverley. Possession play, but Sunderland have the bodies behind the ball.

52'

Almost a second for Sunderland as Blackett is back near his line to deflect the Wickham volley past a post. That could easily have ended up in his own net. United then survive the home corner.

51'

What will Van Gaal come up with? There surely needs to be a change or two as Sunderland pick up the tempo.

50'

Wes Brown rolls the ball back to Mannone who clears, but United come again seconds later. Young with a cross straight into the arms of Mannone.

49'

Buckley wins the ball from Cleverley. Cleverley perhaps fortunate to be awarded the foul. Buckley was in for a shot at the United goal.

48'

Some of the attacking play in this match has been so slow. Too predictable. Van Persie caught offside as Wes Brown steps up.

47'

46'

Sunderland get the second half off and running. Perhaps with the wind in their sails.

45+2'

There goes the whistle for the break. 1-1 at half-time. Wouldn't put your money on United winning this match. A draw looks good for them at the moment.

45'

We are into two minutes of time added on to this first period. Sunderland will be the happier side heading for the break. Vergini overhits a cross from out wide.

44'

Wonder when Louis van Gaal will be greeted with the chant "Are you David Moyes in disguise?" It has not been much better from United than what we witnessed last season.

43'

And that change has been confirmed as Smalling departs the scene to be replaced by Keane.

42'

41'

Looks like Smalling is finished for this match. Apparently has a hamstring problem. Michael Keane getting ready to come on.

40'

Fletcher tries an overhead kick. Audacious attempt with Jones watching him, but the ball is wide of the United goal. Was certainly worth the effort.

39'

Sunderland have now scored in three consecutive Premier League matches against Man Utd, after managing only a single Premier League goal in their previous seven matches against the Manchester club.

38'

Sunderland trying to keep the ball after restoring parity. Must be said, they look the more settled side at the moment as Mata is penalised for a late foul.

37'

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