With the race for the top-four slot for the Premier League intensifying with each match, long term rivals Wolves will be heading to the Old Trafford. The clash is scheduled for 1st February, with kickoff at 20:30 GMT.
Over the recent past, Wolves have proved to be a hard nut to crack for the Big Six with the likes of Liverpool, Manchester City, and Arsenal. Manchester United are another side which has failed to overcome the attacking threat of Wolves.
Manchester United is currently 5th on the Premier League tied with points with Wolves, who are 7th on the table. Man United have been in struggling form while registering two wins in their last five matches. The side has lost all of their past three matches.
Pressure has been on coach Ole Gunnar especially with the injury woes in the camp. With the closing of the January transfer window, the Red Devils have yet to make a signing. They have been strongly linked with playmaker Bruno Fernandez; however, the talks have stalled over the recent past.
Will Ole Gunnar find a way to overcome the attacking threat posed by Wolves, or will Coach Nuno Espirito Santo find a way to add the troubles at the Red Devils?
Manchester United vs. Wolves Head to Head
Both sides have met 15 times together with Manchester United picking up nine wins while Wolves taking home three wins. Here is a look at their previous encounters:
Wolves 1-1 Man United
Wolves 2-1 Man United
Man United 1-1 Wolves
Wolves 0-5 Man United
Man United 4-1 Wolves
Man United 2-1 Wolves
Wolves 0-1 Man United
Man United 3-0 Wolves
Manchester United Team News
The injury of Rashford has affected the attacking options for Ole Gunnar. With Misfiring Martial at the helm of the attack, there is still a need for reinforcements. Daniel James is yet to find the net since the start of the year. Luke Shaw is still however to find his position in the squad, especially with the prowess of the young start of Brandon Williams.
Midfielders Scott McTominay and Paul Pogba continue recovering from long term injuries. Greenwood has been exceptional this season and will likely find his way in the first-team squad. Misfiring Lingard was among the scorers during the trashing of Tranmere in the FA Cup.
Wolves Team News
Speedstar Adama Traore will be the man to stop for the United’s defense after an impressive season. Midfielder Jaoa Moutinho will be in contention for a start with Ruben Neves despite being on the verge of a yellow card suspension.
Prediction and Odds
Lack of reinforcements for Manchester United will make it easier for Wolves to take advantage of the current out of form Red Devils.
Wolves win
Double Chance
Draw
Jiminez to Score