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How to watch Man Utd vs Sunderland: live streams, TV details for Premier League 25/26 game, team news

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Red Devils boss Ruben Amorim needs a victory when his side face the Black Cats at Old Trafford

Ruben Amorim manager of Manchester United looks dejected during the Premier League match between Brentford and Manchester United at Brentford Community Stadium on September 27, 2025 in Brentford, England. (Photo by Vince Mignott/MB Media/Getty Images)
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The Man Utd vs Sunderland live stream pits Ruben Amorim's struggling side against a promoted team that have started the season brilliantly. Amorim is under huge pressure and another negative result here would only increase the heat. You can watch the EPL fixture from anywhere in the world with a VPN.

Man Utd vs Sunderland: live stream date, time and channels

The Man Utd vs Sunderland live stream takes place today (Saturday, 4 October 2025).
► Time: 3 p.m. BST / 10 a.m. ET / 7 a.m. PT / 12 a.m. AEST (Sat)
U.S. — USA Network via Sling TV / YouTube TV
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Man Utd are the ones languishing in the bottom half of the table after a 3-1 defeat by Brentford last weekend. Ruben Amorim is under serious pressure and another loss on Saturday would leave the Old Trafford hierarchy with a decision to make. Man Utd are treading water at best, and unless they improve soon this season could be another write-off.

Sunderland have no such worries at present A 1-0 win against Nottm Forest last time out means they head into the weekend in fifth place. Sunderland will not finish that high, but their strong start to the campaign has boosted their survival chances. They will fancy their chances of compounding Man Utd's woes in this intriguing EPL encounter.

Read on to find out how you can watch Man Utd vs Sunderland live in the Premier League, no matter where you are in the world.

Man Utd vs Sunderland team news

Man Utd XI: Lammens, Yoro, De Ligt, Shaw, Amad, Casemiro, Fernandes, Dalot, Mbeumo, Sesko, Mount.

Sunderland XI: Roefs, Hume, Mukiele, Aldrete, Masuaku, Xhaka, Sadiki, Le Fee, Traore, Isidor, Adringa.

Can I watch Man Utd vs Sunderland in the U.K.?

Unfortunately, blackout rules in the U.K. mean that no Saturday, 3 p.m. BST local time kick-offs can be shown on British television.

However, U.S., Australian or Canadian residents can tap into their Man Utd vs Sunderland live stream via Sling or YouTube TV by using NordVPN — more on that below.

How to watch Man Utd vs Sunderland from anywhere

Away from home and blocked from watching the big game?

You can still watch your usual Premier League live stream thanks to the wonders of a VPN (Virtual Private Network). The software makes your devices to appear to be back in your home country regardless of where in the world you are. Ideal for soccer fans away on vacation or on business. Our favorite is NordVPN. It's the best on the market:

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It's really easy to use a VPN to watch Man Utd vs Sunderland.

1. Install the VPN of your choice. As we've said, NordVPN is our favorite.

2. Choose the location you wish to connect to in the VPN app. For instance, if you want to watch your Peacock stream of Man Utd vs Sunderland, choose 'United States' from the list.

3. Sit back and enjoy the action. Head to Sling, sign in, and watch Man Utd vs Sunderland live.

How to watch Man Utd vs Sunderland with Sling

If you're a US resident, you can watch the Man Utd vs Sunderland match live on USA Network via Sling TV.

If you're a US resident, you can watch the Man Utd vs Sunderland match live on USA Network via Sling TV.

Sling's Blue TV plan lets you watch USA Network, which is carrying Man Utd vs Sunderland. Prices start at $45.99/month.

Outside the States right now? Make sure to use a VPN to access Peacock.

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Man Utd vs Sunderland Live Streams

Can't find your stream for the big game? We have full information on watching the 2025-26 Premier League with this guide or we have our short list for this fixture below:

As mentioned before, USA Networkvia Sling TV is the place to go for this weekend's contest.

As mentioned before, USA Network via Sling TV is the place to go for this weekend's contest.

You will need the Blue Package for access to USA Network with prices starting at $45.99/month.

U.S. soccer fan visiting another country? You can access Sling using NordVPN.

Unfortunately, in the U.K. won't be shown live on any TV channel in the U.K..

Unfortunately, in the U.K. Man Utd vs Sunderland won't be shown live on any TV channel in the U.K..

As it's a 3 p.m. BST kick-off, it falls in the Saturday afternoon blackout put in place to protect lower-league attendances.

On holiday in the U.K. from the U.S. during the game? Use NordVPN to watch your USA Network streams while abroad.

In Canada, it will be Fubo as ever for Man Utd vs Sunderland.

In Canada, it will be Fubo as ever for Man Utd vs Sunderland.

Prices start from CA$31/month for Fubo's Sports Monthly package and that will give you full access to all 380 EPL games.

Worried about missing the big game because you are traveling outside the Great White North? Don't worry, NordVPN will let you access your Fubo streams from anywhere in the world.

In Australia, Stan Sport will be showing the Man Utd vs Sunderland live stream.

In Australia, Stan Sport will be showing the Man Utd vs Sunderland live stream.

This costs AU$20/month on top of a Stan plan, which starts at AU$12/month.

Visiting a different country for Saturday's fixture? NordVPN will give you access to Stan Sport's stream.

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Greg Lea
Greg Lea

Greg Lea is a freelance soccer journalist from London, England. He primarily covers the English Premier League for Tom's Guide, but also has experience covering other European competitions such as the UEFA Champions League and UEFA Europa League. He is the former editor of soccer blog The Set Pieces and has had his work published in the Guardian, FourFourTwo, Goal.com, ESPN and many more. He became a Crystal Palace fan after watching a 1-0 loss to Port Vale in 1998, and once got on the scoresheet in a primary school game against Wilfried Zaha's Whitehorse Manor (if you're not clued up on English soccer players, Zaha went on to become one of Palace's greatest wingers).

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