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Sunderland 0 Manchester United 0: Was Casemiro missed? Zirkzee blows chance, Carrick’s changes
- Manchester United drew 0-0 at Sunderland, with Casemiro absent and Mason Mount deputising in midfield.
- Zirkzee started for United but failed to make a decisive impact in a rare appearance under Carrick.
- Mount pressed high, making 14 defensive contributions—the most by a United player.
- Sunderland threatened more and had several close calls, with Lammens making key saves early and late.
- The draw keeps United on course for Champions League football; Carrick cautioned against overanalysis.
- Benjamin Sesko remained unavailable; Ben Sesko’s shin issue persisted for United.
- Lammens and Brobbey combined to test United’s backline with late efforts that hit the post.
- Carrick admitted the game was tough and highlighted the foundation his side showed at times.
- Casemiro’s contract clause on starts could be affected by his first non-start since December.
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