The Austrian attacker netted twice to help the visitors climb up the table, leaving David Moyes's struggling side in the relegation zone
Jon Fisher
The left-back is not for sale, according to the Scot, who is desperate to retain his first-team stars as he bids to plot the Black Cats' survival
Josh Steele
The Belgium international has fallen out of favour at Old Trafford, now playing on loan at Sunderland, but the Ligue 1 side have sounded him out
Chris Myson
The current defending champions of the national competition will take on the shock winners in 2013, while Chelsea face Brentford and Tottenham take on Wycombe
The Cherries, Potters and Baggies suffered misery at the expense of lower-tier sides, while there was plenty of room at Hull on third round day
Dom Farrell
The Japan international midfielder is expected to leave AC Milan during the January window, with LA Galaxy and Chinese Super League clubs also keen
The England international striker hurt his right ankle against Sunderland on Monday but is not thought to be seriously injured
Jack Davies
The Black Cats boss shrugged off criticism of the decision to give his side two penalties, and suggested that he was the one getting a raw deal
The Reds have faced a daunting series of games over the festive period, but their boss was also vexed by the decision to give two spot-kicks in the draw
Liverpool twice led at Sunderland, but had to settle for a point as they struggled to be assertive in their captain's absence
Melissa Reddy
The 27-year-old remained on the bench against Manchester City and replaces the skipper in the only change to the first XI on Wearside
The Reds manager says he will stray from the norm in his selection process as the Premier League's hectic schedule bites
Matthew Scott
The Sunderland manager has bemoaned the club's current situation as he attempts to reinforce his squad in the January transfer window
Sacha Pisani
Everything you need to know ahead of the Premier League clash at the Stadium of Light on Monday
The Black Cats were soundly beaten 4-1 by Burnley, leaving their manager anticipating tough questions over his future
Nicholas McGee
Burnley cruised to a 4-1 victory over Sunderland to boost their hopes of Premier League survival thanks to Andre Gray's hat-trick.
Sunderland forward Fabio Borini has been linked with a January return to Serie A, but his agent has dispelled talk of an immediate move.
The highly-rated goalkeeper has avoided an ACL tear but will still be absent from a struggling Black Cats team for up to two months
Jordan Pickford has avoided an ACL tear but will still be absent from the Sunderland team for up to two months.
The Swedish striker shows no sign of letting up despite his age but the writing is on the wall for his Old Trafford captain who is not missed in the starting XI or squad
The Manchester United forward considers a stunning backheel versus the Black Cats at Old Trafford to be the finest strike of his distinguished career
Dejan Kalinic
Henrikh Mkhitaryan said his goal against Sunderland was the best he has ever scored, as Manchester United enjoyed a win.
The new Eagles boss hopes to sign the veteran striker from their relegation rivals Sunderland, though any bids are expected to be rebuffed
Rubin Kazan have confirmed French midfielder Yann M'Vila has signed a new contract to stay at the club until 2020.
Jamie Smith
The Red Devils' 3-1 win over Sunderland on Boxing Day was achieved in the absence of their club captain, and the England international is unlikely to feature on Saturday either
Russell Greaves
The Swedish striker's contract extension at Manchester United should be ratified soon, with his manager confident that an agreement will be reached with a talismanic presence
Joe Wright
The Man Utd striker reached a half-century for the year against Sunderland, leaving him narrowly short of the annual return mustered by Barcelona's talisman
Zlatan Ibrahimovic's contract extension at Manchester United should be ratified soon, according to manager Jose Mourinho.
Manchester United's 3-1 win over Sunderland was achieved in the absence of Wayne Rooney, who is not likely to feature on Saturday either.
After the Armenian's initial struggles, his manager believes the summer arrival's recent efforts is down to the backing of the fans
Jose Mourinho is delighted with Henrikh Mkhitaryan's recent efforts and believes he is thriving under the backing of the fans.
Jose Mourinho's side maintained their fine form with an ultimately comfortable victory over their former manager's inferior Sunderland team
Kris Voakes
The Manchester United midfielder capped his side's scoring in a 3-1 win over Sunderland with a remarkable strike.
Thomas Floyd
Daley Blind, Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Henrikh Mkhitaryan scored as Manchester United beat Sunderland in David Moyes' return to Old Trafford.
The Portuguese admitted he misses his family in London but is content with his life in Manchester, adding that he continues to put in his maximum at the club
Stefan Coerts
The Manchester United striker has once again proven influential for Jose Mourinho's men, helping them to take the lead against David Moyes' strugglers at Old Trafford on Boxing Day
Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho has made it clear he is not unhappy in Manchester, even though he still misses his family in London.
The England international is believed to be injured and the former Chelsea winger replaces him in attack
Wayne Rooney's wait to become Manchester United's all-time top scorer will continue as he will miss the Premier League visit of Sunderland.
The Scotsman was fired during his first season in charge after replacing Sir Alex Ferguson in charge of the Old Trafford club, but the current boss feels he had it tough
Everything you need to know ahead of the Premier League clash at Old Trafford on Boxing Day, as David Moyes revisits his former club with his struggling Black Cats side
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho feels David Moyes was bound to struggle at Old Trafford due to the difficult circumstances.
David Moyes should have kept Mike Phelan, Rene Meulensteen and Eric Steele when he replaced Alex Ferguson, according to Bryan Robson.
The former England international striker has scored eight Premier League goals for the embattled side this season and his manager has no intention of letting him go
Memphis Depay is sending a pair of signed boots to Carmen McGrane, a fan who suffers from neurofibromatosis.
The United manager is looking to clear up a mess which Moyes helped to create in his ill-fated 10-month spell at Old Trafford
The Scot was appointed in 2013 and been ready to act ambitiously in the market targeting players of the highest calibre, but claimed moves fell through for various reasons
Manchester United wanted Cristiano Ronaldo, Gareth Bale and Toni Kroos when David Moyes was in charge.
Jan Kirchhoff is facing 12 weeks out of action with a knee injury, in a major blow to Sunderland's battle against relegation.
Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho feels Premier League fixtures over Christmas are not arranged to be fair to all teams.
The England international is seen as the perfect forward to end Slaven Bilic's problems up front, with the Irons hopeful he can be tempted back to his boyhood club
The French forward has praised the club's summer signing from PSG, saying that the Swedish striker has been a massive impact on the team by his sheer presence alone
The exiled Red Devils have experienced the full range of emotions between them so far this season, with at least one likely to be recalled in January
Despite a decent first half, the Hornets succumbed to a 1-0 loss at Sunderland in a performance that their manager was not pleased with
Tom Webber
More than £700,000 was raised for the young Black Cats fan, including a £200,000 donation from Everton, on top of a huge amount of Christmas cards and 75 parcels
The Black Cats' decimated midfield has lost another member with the news that the German has been ruled out with torn knee cartilage
It has been a difficult start to 2016-17 for the Spaniard as he languished on the Blues fringes under Antonio Conte, but he is determined to earn his spot
The duo had not started together in the league since defeat to Arsenal nearly three months ago but proved they were up to running the show in the absence of Eden Hazard
Peter Staunton
English football's traditional festive calendar makes massive demands on top-flight players and the ex-Manchester United boss would like to see a small rest break
The Spain international hits a huge personal landmark against David Moyes' side as the Blues go in search of a 10th consecutive Premier League win
The Scottish manager has told how he was a relieved figure after avoiding the signing of the Frenchman, criticising the midfielder's commitment.
The Sunderland striker has not played for England in two years and is not expecting a Three Lions recall in the near future
By Peter Hanson
After seeing his side lose at Sunderland on Saturday, the Foxes boss believes that the reigning champions are in a fight for Premier League survival
Patric Ridge
The Sunderland winger and U.S. international may be sidelined for up to three months following a severe ankle injury, Sunderland manager David Moyes said Friday.
Ben Valentine
The Reds attacker will know how long he'll be sidelined for after an examination on Monday, while his countryman Roberto Firmino is not expected to have a screening on his calf
The Reds left it late to net the two goals that finally broke the deadlock, and their manager was not amused by the visitors' unwillingness to push forward
Sunderland's attempts to frustrate at Anfield on Saturday did not impress Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp.
The Reds returned to the top of the table with a 1-0 victory over David Moyes' side, but lost Philippe Coutinho to injury at Anfield on Saturday afternoon
The Brazil international was stretchered off during the encounter with Sunderland and supporters were quick to react on Twitter, with many expressing their displeasure
The Reds star was caught by Didier Ndong and had to be replaced by Divock Origi after leaving the pitch with his ankle in a brace
The Reds boss has stuck with the same 11 that were held to a goalless draw at Southampton for Saturday's encounter with the Black Cats
The free signing in the summer has settled in instantly at Anfield and been instrumental to their title charge, which his manager puts down to his confidence
The midfielder will line up against his boyhood club for the 10th time as a Red at Anfield on Saturday, and as the authoritative figure they tipped him to be
The 34-year-old is now ranked among the best forwards the Premier League has ever known based on goals scored but still struggles to command the respect he deserves
Sunderland travel to Anfield on Saturday and the Black Cats boss has suggested that his tactics will see be to go in search of a point
Ryan Benson
The combative midfielder has been ruled out for four months with a hip injury in what may prove a blow to Sunderland's Premier League survival hopes.
The England goalkeeper joined Torino on loan this season, but the Sunderland boss says he turned down the opportunity to bring him to the Stadium of Light
Oliver Fisher
Bournemouth suffered a home Premier League loss for the first time since its opening game as Sunderland came from behind to triumph
By Russell Greaves
The Black Cats finally ended their wait for a league win this season and Anichebe was key to their triumph
Anichebe deleted his tweet fail but the Black Cats social media team aren't going to let him forget it.
David Moyes hopes the Black Cats can embark on a positive streak after finally getting off the mark in the Premier League
The Sunderland boss believes the Red Devils' ongoing difficulties show that his disappointing time at Old Trafford was not solely down to him.
The left-back thinks Arsenal's star forward will only keep improving after scoring his 50th goal for the club in the demolition of Sunderland on Saturday
Dominic Smith
The Gunners boss was delighted with his compatriot's brace for Arsenal as it beat Sunderland convincingly on Saturday.
David Moyes' side claimed an unwanted record Saturday as the club suffered its eighth league defeat of the campaign.
Mark Kendall
The Frenchman came off the bench to power the Gunners through with two well-taken goals as Arsene Wenger's men showcased their title credentials against Sunderland side.
Chris Wheatley
The injury-hit midfielder left for first-team football at Bournemouth and says he is not sure if he will return to the Gunners at the end of his loan deal.
The Frenchman has told the Gunners star that he has no other choice but to accept it when he gets substituted, insisting there is no special treatment for individuals.
The midfielder has not featured since the opening-day loss to Liverpool but could face Sunderland, while Santi Cazorla faces a late fitness test.
Alex Young
The forward, who moved to England from Deportivo last summer, may not play for the Gunners again in 2016 after sustaining an ankle injury in Tuesday's EFL Cup win over Reading.
Tottenham, Celtic, Crystal Palace, Stoke and Sunderland have all been linked with the Republic of Ireland international in the not too distant past
Jermain Defoe's finishing has impressed Slaven Bilic ahead of Sunderland's trip to West Ham.
The former Premier League official says Sunderland boss David Moyes 'held no love for the refereeing profession', while Craig Bellamy was also hard work.
The former Manchester United boss has been backed to turn around the club's fortunes on a long-term basis as he seeks his first Premier League victory in charge.
The Premier League side would have to find 13.5 million pounds to stand any chance of luring the fullback, who is also attracting interest from Serie A, away from Camp Nou
Eligible to play for Ireland and England, the 20-year-old Sunderland midfielder says he is committed to play for the U.S. national team.
Sunderland's season took another turn for the worse on Tuesday as Jan Kirchhoff was ruled out for at least six weeks due to injury.
Patrick van Aanholt rescued Sunderland on Saturday, but David Moyes rued Jermain Defoe's wastefulness as the Black Cats drew 1-1 with West Brom.
Sunderland's victory over Everton on Wednesday ensured Premier League survival for the Black Cats and sealed the fate of two others.
The 28-year-old former Sunderland winger was found guilty this month on one charge of sexual activity with a 15-year-old girl.
A jury convicts Adam Johnson on one count, meaning he faces significant prison time.
Sunderland terminated the contract of Adam Johnson, who is set to stand trial starting Friday on two more charges.
Omnisport
The Sunderland winger pleaded guilty Wednesday to one count of sexual activity with a child and one count of grooming.
A disagreement over a Jeremain Lens tackle leads to Allardyce using an unflattering term toward his counterpart.
In the wake of the terrorism in Paris, the Premier League is to offer new guidance to its clubs regarding security.
Peter Hanson
Manchester United hosts Tottenham on Aug. 8 in the most high-profile matchup of the opening weekend.
Matthew Rogerson
Durham Police have released Sunderland's Adam Johnson on bail as they look into claims of sexual activity with a girl under the age of 16.
England winger Adam Johnson has been suspended by Sunderland as police look into alleged sexual activity with an underage girl.
