Opta Stats: Sunderland v Manchester United

With the spotlight on Louis van Gaal, can Manchester United handle the pressure when they face Sunderland?

Manchester United go in search of their first win of the season against Sunderland. Opta rates their chances.

Sunderland's win at Old Trafford in May ended a run of 23 Premier League games against Manchester United without a win. They are 4.94/1 to win again.

Manchester United have conceded just two goals in their last seven trips to the Stadium of Light in the Premier League. United are 2.6613/8 to keep a clean sheet.

Wayne Rooney has scored 81 Premier League away goals, only six short of Alan Shearer's all-time record. Rooney is 1.910/11 to score.

Manchester United ended the 2013-14 season with exactly the same away record as Chelsea and Manchester City (W10 D4 L5). United are 1.834/5 to win.

After assisting a goal in each of his opening three Premier League appearances for Manchester United, Juan Mata has assisted only one more in 13 games for them. Sunderland are 5.59/2 to keep a clean sheet.

Sunderland have scored at least once in 10 of their last 11 Premier League games. Over 2.5 goals is 1.9210/11.

The Black Cats have won four of their last six league games, including victories against Chelsea and Manchester United. They are 3.65n/a in the Draw No Bet market.

Manchester United have lost 13 Premier League games since September 1 last year. You can lay them to win at 1.845/6.

Adnan Januzaj has assisted only one goal in his last 14 Premier League appearances. Under 2.5 goals is 2.021/1.

Sebastian Larsson's goal on the opening day equalled his haul in both 2013-14 and 2012-13. He scored seven times in his first season for Sunderland. Larsson is 8.5n/a to score.