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title: "Predicted SAFC XI vs Manchester United"
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type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Chris Sparks"
section: "Articles"
published: "2016-02-12T12:34:28Z"
modified: "2016-02-12T12:34:28Z"
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# Predicted SAFC XI vs Manchester United

Sunderland return to the Stadium of Light to take on Louis Van Gaal’s Manchester United in the early kick-off on Saturday. The Black Cats come into the game on the back of an impressive 2-2 draw against Liverpool last weekend, whilst United drew 1-1 with Chelsea last Sunday.

The Black Cats will be looking to register a win with games running out as they look to escape the drop zone.

Here is our predicted starting XI for Saturday: