Manchester United held Sunderland to a 0‑0 draw as head coach Michael Carrick confirmed the Brazilian midfielder will be "fine" for the next fixture. The stalemate came after United failed to register a single shot on target, with Sunderland’s Matheus Cunha’s effort saved in stoppage time.

Carrick’s side struggled to find rhythm without Casemiro, who has been pivotal in all four league wins this season. With Manuel Ugarte also sidelined, the manager left little room to experiment, opting for a Mainoo‑Mount pairing that mirrored the previous lineup.

The result underscored United’s midfield fragility. Carrick highlighted the need for depth, citing the lack of quality options beyond the current core. The club’s summer agenda will likely target experienced midfield reinforcements rather than youth prospects alone.

United’s point at the Stadium of Light keeps them in the hunt, but the draw signals that the squad must solidify its engine room if it is to challenge for European spots next season.