In the seventh round of the 2025-26 Premier League season, Sunderland will travel to Old Trafford to face Manchester United. Coach Regis Le Bris hopes that the team can show strong character and courage at this historic stadium in order to cope with the upcoming challenges.

Sunderland currently sits fifth in the table with 11 points from six league matches, while Manchester United is currently 14th with just seven points. Le Brice stressed that the team is in a positive mood heading into this crucial clash.

In the pre-match press conference, Le Brice said: "Part of the club's identity is to develop players and the team. We are learning and improving every day, and we are constantly challenging and supporting the players. The dynamics are positive and it is clear that we have made a good start."

Le Bris particularly mentioned that the addition of new players has injected new energy into the team, while the stable performance of veteran players has also ensured overall cohesion: "The new players have brought fresh vitality to the team, and the players who have already been in the team have also performed well. We face new challenges every week in the highly competitive league."

Regarding Manchester United's strength, Le Brice did not shy away from the difficulty: "Playing at Old Trafford requires strong character and courage. Manchester United's players are outstanding and can create many opportunities. The only thing we can control is how we play. We must find a way to deal with their advantages."

Le Brice also spoke about Manchester United player Amad Traore, who was on loan at Sunderland. He said: "Amad was very important when he was here. Our coaching staff liked him very much, both as a player and as a person. But now he is our opponent. It's nice to say hello before the game, but during the game we have to concentrate fully."