"Out-of-favour Manchester United striker Joshua Zirkzee made his first start since December but was replaced during the first half by wideman Patrick Dorgu as Michael Carrick's side held on for a point at Sunderland in the Premier League. The Black Cats dominated at the Stadium of Light, where Brian Brobbey tested visiting goalkeeper Senne Lammens and Lutsharel Geertruida shot against a post before Robin Roefs made a fine save from visiting forward Matheus Cunha during second-half added time."
"Former England goalkeeper Paul Robinson called Zirkzee a passenger as United's three-match winning run came to an end. He's offered absolutely nothing for this Manchester United side, Robinson told BBC Radio 5 Live. Every time they've got possession, they've looked for the out ball. They've looked for a frontman [but he] hasn't really worked the channel and he's not really covered a lot of ground. It tells you a lot that [Carrick's] bringing Dorgu on to replace him."
"Robinson was far more impressed with Brobbey but urged Zirkzee's fellow Netherlands international to be more clinical. Brobbey is a really good player and a nice player to watch, said Robinson. If he could just add more goals to his game he's a real old-fashioned centre-forward who doesn't mind a battle. He's been having a really good battle with [Lisandro] Martinez and [Harry] Maguire all afternoon. He's had two really good opportunities and the second one was the best. It was a brilliant save but he should have scored."
"Romaine Mundle was injured for Sunderland, who made one change by bringing in Geertruida for the suspended Dan Ballard. Sunderland s"
Manchester United drew with Sunderland at the Stadium of Light after a match where Sunderland controlled much of the play. Joshua Zirkzee made his first start since December but was replaced during the first half by Patrick Dorgu. Sunderland created chances, with Brian Brobbey testing Senne Lammens and Lutsharel Geertruida striking the post. Robin Roefs made a key save from Matheus Cunha in second-half added time. Manchester United’s three-match winning run ended, and Paul Robinson criticized Zirkzee’s impact, saying he offered little and did not work effectively in possession. Brobbey was praised for effort and movement, though he was urged to be more clinical. Sunderland made one change, bringing in Lutsharel Geertruida for the suspended Dan Ballard.
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