Manchester United’s limp performance went unpunished at the Stadium of Light as they played out a goalless draw with Sunderland in the Premier League on Saturday afternoon.

The lack of jeopardy certainly contributed to an underwhelming first-half performance from Man Utd , as their hosts were by far the stronger team by the break. Zero shots on target and just five touches in the Sunderland box underscored an apathetic showing, with the Red Devils having already secured Champions League qualification thanks to last Sunday’s win over Liverpool .

United were slightly improved after the restart, but their tame attacking display left Sunderland relatively untroubled.…