EPL Round 5: Manchester United vs Sunderland AFC
By: Lucas | September 1st, 2007The last time Sunderland visited Old Trafford, in April 2006, they earned a valliant 0-0 draw on a night that also saw them relegated from the Premier League (and your intrepid blogger was there; it was my first experience with English football, and I can’t think of a better introduction than being a visiting supporter in that stadium). The return trip featured a much stronger SAFC team with United legend Roy Keane at the helm. The result this time didn’t go our way, but I don’t think we’re looking at a team destined for relegation.
A 1-0 loss is about as good as most teams can expect to finish at Old Trafford, but that doesn’t change the disappointment I feel. Keane’s boys were definitely outplayed for most of the match, but had held on for over 70 minutes before poor marking by Dickson Etuhu allowed second half substitute Louis Saha to head home the winner. New signing Kenwyne Jones started and was effective in the air, but never got much of a chance to threaten goal.
After demoralizing losses to Wigan in league play, and to Luton Town in Carling Cup, today’s narrow loss at Man Utd might be a bit of a moral victory for some. But from the look on his face as the game neared it’s end, I don’t think Roy Keane was too thrilled with the result. The transfer window is now closed, and with the international break for Euro qualifying and Champions League play, Keano has two weeks to prepare his team for a home date against Bolton Wanderers.
Category: Team News
Tags: Dickson Etuhu, EPL, Louis Saha, Manchester United, Olf Trafford, Roy Keane, Sunderland, Team NewsSubscribe
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