3. Wayne Rooney vs John O’Shea
Although his performances have been very good throughout the season, there were plenty of fans and pundits alike, who wanted him to be played up front. In the last few games, Louis Van Gaal seems to have finally come around to that idea and that has seen the Englishman take his first shot on target and goal in the last couple of weeks. Against a resolute Sunderland defense, the Red Devils need someone who can run in behind the defense and create problems and Rooney might just be the perfect man for the job, given the injuries to Robin Van Persie and James Wilson.
At the start of the season, John O’Shea was one of Sunderland’s most consistent performers. He was not only the captain, but also the side’s best defender, who was able to marshal his troops with consummate ease. In the past weeks, the Irishman has been a little shaky, but his side will need him to be on his game, especially now that Rooney will be playing up front.