Ticket News: Sunderland home, Tottenham away

SUNDERLAND HOME Few United fans will forget the drama of last season's home match against Sunderland when Nemanja Vidic popped up with a last-minute goal against the stubborn Black Cats. Sir Alex will want the points secured more comfortably come Saturday 3 October (KO 17:30) but with new Sunderland boss Steve Bruce bringing in record signing Darren Bent and ex-Reds striker Fraizer Campbell over the summer, the visitors will surely have some attacking ideas of their own. One United Members can apply for tickets for this match from 08:00 on Friday 21 August online or by calling 0161 868 8000. Ballot results are expected to be available from Friday 4 September. Hospitality packages are also available for this game. Click here for more information or call 0161 868 8000 and select option 2. TOTTENHAM AWAY Tottenham away could prove an early test for United - especially after Liverpool slumped to a 2-1 defeat at White Hart Lane over the weekend. In 2008/09 Harry Redknapp's men secured a goalless draw in this fixture, and they will aim to go one better come Saturday 12 September (KO 17:30) having added Peter Crouch and Sebastian Bassong to an already fairly impressive squad. The Reds have not lost to Spurs in eight visits to North London so Sir Alex and co. will be keen to extend that impressive run. Executive Members and Season Ticket holders can apply for tickets to this game online or by calling 0161 868 8000. The deadline for applications is 08:00 Friday 21 August. Ballot results are expected to be made available from Thursday 27 August.