FA Cup: Jota believes Wolves can beat Manchester United
By John Wozniak
Manchester United are undefeated in nine of their last 10 matches against Wolves in all competitions, but Nuno Espírito Santo’s side will be up for the task ahead.
Match Day
- Molineux
- 19:55 GMT
- Saturday 16 March 2019
- Futbo.TV
United hammered Wolves 5-0 when the sides last met at Molineux, that was in the latter stages of the 2011/12 season. Wolves have improved ten fold since then, they earned a respectable 1-1 draw at Old Trafford in September. Nuno Espírito Santo has brought an element of swagger to a team few thought could deal with life in the Top Flight. The Wolves fans don’t seem worried about the task ahead.
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Manchester United come into this fixture with a weakened squad. Getting back to winning ways is important for Solskjaer, who has suffered just two defeats since his temporary appointment in charge. United are chasing their 13th FA Cup title, and Fred believes they have what it takes to bring the coveted prize back to Old Trafford. The United No.17 seems to be enjoying his football under Solskjaer.
"I’m looking forward to it. It’ll be a difficult match but it’ll be a good match, facing the team I scored my first goal for United against. So I’m looking forward to it. I just want to get out there and play the match. They’re a great team with very good players. But we’re well aware that it won’t be easy, so we’re ready for it. We know how hard it’s going to be, but we’ll be going for the win (via manutd.com)."
Wolves Team News: It’s a clean bill of health for Wolves. Ryan Bennett is available.
United Team News: Antonio Valencia, Matteo Darmian and Alexis Sanchez miss out due to injury. Ashley Young is suspended.
Referee: Martin Atkinson