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After his red card against Chelsea, Casemiro sat out of last week’s defeat at Brentford.

With Manuel Ugarte doing precisely nothing to further his case for a starting role ahead of the Brazilian, the former Real Madrid star is back today.

Cast your mind back to deadline day and United were in talks to sign two goalkeepers. Personal terms had been agreed with Emiliano Martinez with the Aston Villa goalkeeper desperate to make the switch.

In the end, United went another way, signing a cheaper, but high-potential option in Lammens.

Here’s some of the data behind United’s decision.

Is it a last throw of the dice from Amorim today?

Régis Le Bris has made two changes to his Sunderland side this afternoon with Bertrand Traoré making his first start for the Black Cats.

Simon Adingra also comes into the starting XI.

The big team news as far as the hosts are concerned is deadline day signing Senne Lammens is finally starting with Altay Bayindir dropping to the bench.

Casemiro is back from suspension with Amad Diallo taking up the role on the right against the side who he starred for on loan three seasons ago.

Mason Mount starts his first game since August, he takes Matheus Cunha’s place in the side with Benjamin Sesko leading the line.

Roefs, Hume, Mukiele, Alderete, Masuaku, Xhaka, Sadiki, Le Fee, Traore, Adingra, Isidor

Subs: Patterson, Neil, Ballard, Geertruida, Talbi, Brobbey, Rigg, Mayenda, O'NEIN

Yoro, Yoro, Shaw, Fine, Casemiro, Fernandes, Dalot, Scotland, Mount.

Subs: Bayonndir, Dorg, Heaven, Leon, Maino, Maino, Ugarte, Cunha, Cunha, Zirkzee

The Belgian finally makes his debut in goal.

There are a few rumours online suggesting Shea Lacey might make the matchday squad today.

The talented 18-year-old was not included in the U21 squad that beat Everton on Friday having featured in the last three at that level.

Pundits left, right and centre have decided Ruben Amorim has run out of time at Old Trafford while there have been conflicting reports on his future with several outlets suggesting today could be his last game in charge if he loses again.

Amorim was asked on Friday if he would consider resigning and remained defiant.

‘No, that is a decision of the board. I cannot do that,’ he said.

‘Sometimes I have that feeling and losing is hard, not to create the momentum. It’s so frustrating when you create the momentum, go to the next game, something happens. That feeling sometimes hurts me a lot.

”Also the players and especially the staff here. But that is not my decision and I think it would be really hard to leave if I don’t do everything to follow my career here.’

Probably not. His wait for a first Premier League start this season will surely go on unless Bruno Fernandes moves further upfield or Amorim does the unthinkable and drops his captain.

Might we get a look at Senne Lammens today? If Ruben Amorim can’t trust him in a home match against a newly-promoted side, when can he?

The Belgian has been on the bench since arriving in Manchester from Royal Antwerp on deadline day. Andre Onana is gone and Altay Bayindir remains as unconvincing as ever. It could be now or never as far as Ruben Amorim and this particular decision is concerned.

Casemiro is available again this afternoon after serving a one-match suspension at Brentford while Amad Diallo is also back after a family bereavement last week.

Given that kick-off slot, the match is not available to watch live in the UK today. Good thing you have us to guide you through the action, eh?

It’s a traditional 3pm slot for these two today.

It’s another huge afternoon at Old Trafford. Sunderland are in town looking to heap more misery on Ruben Amorim who could be scrapping to keep his job before the day is out.

We’ll have all your team news and build-up on the way shortly.