Manchester United 0-1 Sunderland : Five Talking Points

Sebastian Larsson's first half goal was enough for Sunderland to beat United and step even closer to safety, with two games left to go. Defeat in only his second game would have surely left a sour taste in Giggs' mouth and any hopes of claiming sixth place and a Europa League spot looks highly unlikely. Here are the major talking points from the game.

#1 Sunderland look to have secured their survival

Having secured seven points from their previous three including victories over title-chasing Chelsea and relegation-threatened Cardiff, Sunderland came into this encounter knowing fully well that a victory might just guarantee their safety. Sunderland's win was their first League victory at Old Trafford since 1968, when their defeat sent United down. But this victory coupled with defeats for Fulham and Cardiff meant that Sunderland are now within a victory of securing their place in the Premier League next season and the former two relegated. That certainly looked a pipe dream when Gus Poyet took over Sunderland and the club was rock-bottom. How things have changed over a period of few weeks.