BAD IDEA OF THE WEEK: Not beating Sunderland

Manchester United and Sunderland had to settle for a point apiece yesterday morning after Juan Mata’s first-half strike was soon cancelled out by Jack Rodwell’s header. The Reds took the lead at the Stadium of Light after 16 minutes when Mata stabbed home a cross from Antonio Valencia, but the Black Cats drew level 15 minutes later when Rodwell – making his home debut following his move from Manchester City – headed home from a corner. Two Reds players received yellow cards, but the real issue here is Louis van Gaal not pulling his weight - he needs to bring in the three-pointers. Even David Moyes has been able to win games for Manchester United. And we're only two games in, so it's not too late.