Sunderland manager Dick Advocaat says his side has nothing to lose against Manchester United but will try to hurt them a bit and give them a really tough time.

Sunderland sit bottom of the Premier League ahead of clash with United, without a win in six league games.

"Normally United would beat us but we can give them a really tough time. That will happen, you will see," said Advocaat, who did concede a draw would be "a great result".

"You have nothing to lose against United and if we are well organised, and try to hurt them a bit, then why not?

"Against City we created three or four chances and a little bit the same against Spurs. We will have opportunities to score."

Dick Advocaat and van Gaal had played together at Sparta Rotterdam during their playing days.

He added:
"He's one of the best coaches in the world, no doubt about that. He has worked at the highest levels in Europe.

"He is a manager who does not just look for the easy way, he is always looking for the most difficult way. If you see his prize list, it is unbelievable, so I rate him very highly."

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