Sunderland v Manchester United, 07 November 1981
| Score | 5-1 to Manchester United |
| Competition | League Division One |
| Venue | Roker Park |
| Attendance | 27,070 |
View Sunderland v Manchester United head to head
Goals:
| Kevin Moran |
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| Garry Birtles |
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| Frank Stapleton |
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| Frank Stapleton |
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| Bryan Robson |
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Starting lineup:
Gary Bailey
Goalkeeper
John Gidman
Right back
Arthur Albiston
Defender
Martin Buchan
Defender
Kevin Moran
Defender
Steve Coppell
Midfielder
Remi Moses
Midfielder
Bryan Robson
Midfielder
Ray Wilkins
Midfielder
Garry Birtles
Forward
Frank Stapleton
Forward
Substitutions:
| Mike Duxbury for John Gidman |
On the bench:
Defender/Midfielder
Mike Duxbury