David Moyes backs Manchester United for "better performance"

Manchester United manager David Moyes has backed his side to produce a "better performance" in today's match against Sunderland.

The Red Devils have lost their last two Premier League games - 4-1 at Manchester City and 2-1 to West Bromwich Albion - but Moyes believes that his players will return to winning ways this evening.

"Hopefully we are going to go out there and put on a better performance than the last game that is for sure," Moyes told Sky Sports News.

"We have not had the chance to play them [Wayne Rooney and Robin van Persie] together as often as we like because of niggling injuries but hopefully we can get the two firing.

"Sunderland have played OK. I actually saw them against West Brom and there was not a lot between the sides. Kevin Ball I know very well, he is very experienced, he will be hoping to get the job and a result today I am sure."

Adnan Januzaj and Nani have both been named in the United team for their trip to the Stadium of Light.