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Attendance: 75,325
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Premier League
Dec 26, 2016 at 3pm UK
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3-1
Reaction
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Henrikh Mkhitaryan hails 'best ever goal'
Manchester United attacker Henrikh Mkhitaryan revels in his wonder goal during his team's 3-1 win over Sunderland in the Premier League.Dec 27, 09:27
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F39%2Fdavid-moyes.JPG "Sunderland manager David Moyes takes to the touchline before the English Premier League match between Sunderland and Everton at the Stadium of Light on September 12, 2016")
David Moyes content with Manchester United reception
Sunderland manager David Moyes says that he is pleased with the reception he was given on his first return to former club Manchester United.Dec 26, 20:31
Jose Mourinho hails "phenomenal" Henrikh Mkhitaryan goal
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho describes Henrikh Mkhitaryan's goal in the 3-1 win over Sunderland as "phenomenal".Dec 26, 19:34
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Jose Mourinho: "We need to improve"
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho claims that his side "need to improve" despite claiming their fourth league win on the bounce.Dec 26, 18:29
David Moyes: "I hope we can find a way"
Sunderland manager David Moyes admits that he hopes his side "can find a way" in their battle against relegation.Dec 26, 18:18
The Match
Match Report
David Moyes's first return to Old Trafford ends in defeat as his Sunderland side fall to a 3-1 loss at the hands of Manchester United.
Live Commentary
Relive Manchester United's 3-1 victory over Sunderland as David Moyes's first return to Old Trafford ends in a Boxing Day defeat.
Team News
Juan Mata replaces Wayne Rooney as Manchester United welcome Sunderland to Old Trafford.
Build-up
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Latest team news: Manchester United vs. Sunderland
The latest team news as Sunderland manager David Moyes returns to his old club Manchester United on Boxing Day.Dec 24, 13:04
David Moyes: 'I was unfairly treated at Manchester United'
Sunderland manager David Moyes claims that the likes of Jose Mourinho and Pep Guardiola would have struggled to follow Sir Alex Ferguson at Manchester United.Dec 23, 20:54
Jose Mourinho: 'Luke Shaw only absentee'
Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho says that Luke Shaw is the club's only first-team absentee ahead of the clash with Sunderland on December 26.Dec 23, 17:35
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Full Transcript: Jose Mourinho's Manchester United press conference
Read a full transcript of Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho's press conference ahead of the Boxing Day clash with Sunderland at Old Trafford.Dec 23, 13:31
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Eric Bailly returns to Manchester United training
Manchester United defender Eric Bailly returns to training following the knee injury he sustained against Crystal Palace.Dec 21, 14:19
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