Tyler Blackett was sent off for Manchester United in their U21 1-1 draw with Sunderland.
United battled to earn a draw at Sunderland despite playing much of the second half with 10 men after Blackett was sent off.
Andreas Pereira's strike was cancelled out by Mikael Mandron and an early injury to James Wilson did not help the visitors' cause.
Nonetheless, a point was sufficient to keep United at the top of the table.
United's new signing Sadiq El Fitouri was given a full 90 in midfield.
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