Manchester United have won each of their last four visits to Molineux, including a dramatic 4-3 victory back in February, thereby seeking five successive victories in the Black County for the very first time.
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After enjoyed the perfect start to life as a Premier League manager on Sunday, can Vítor Pereira now mastermind a memorable victory over Man United? At the weekend, Wolves welcomed their new boss to the Premier League in style, smashing Midlands rivals Leicester 3-0 at the King Power, with Gonçalo Guedes, Rodrigo Gomes and Matheus Cunha all on target during a 25-minute first half spree.
This was quite the contrast to a week earlier when Wolverhampton Wanderers were beaten at home by Ipswich, suffered a fourth straight defeat, which proved to be the end for Gary O'Neil. So, given that this was only their third victory of the campaign, Wolves did spend Christmas Day in the relegation zone, but would climb out of the bottom three if Pereira can pick up three more points here.
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Well, given Manchester United's current predicament, this is a distinct possibility. While Wolves were winning 3-0 on Sunday, the Red Devils were being demolished by the same scoreline simultaneously, smashed by Bournemouth at Old Trafford, on a humbling afternoon.
As a result, Man United are only ten points better off than their bottom three dwelling hosts, currently 13th, thereby spending Christmas Day in the bottom half for the first time since 1989, going on to finish in their current position of 13th back then.
Rúben Amorim has now won four and lost four of his nine matches since arriving in Manchester, defeated in three of his last four in the league, also dumped out of the Carabao Cup by Spurs a week ago. Man United's next three fixtures are against Newcastle, Liverpool and then Arsenal in the FA Cup so, should they suffer another defeat here, the Red Devils' horrendous form could be set to continue.
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Manchester United Head-to-Head Record
- Matches Played: 113.
- Wolverhampton Wanderers Wins: 37. Draws: 20. Manchester United Wins: 56.
Wolverhampton Wanderers Team News
Vítor Pereira stuck with the back three largely deployed by Gary O'Neil in recent times, with eight of his starting XI at Leicester Portuguese speakers; was the a coincidence, who's to know? A Frenchman Rayan Aït-Nouri is likely to return at left-wing-back, having been sent off after the final whistle against Ipswich, while Craig Dawson could also come into the back-line. Aït-Nouri himself, Toti and Mario Lemina would miss Sunday's visit to Spurs if cautioned.
Wolverhampton Wanderers predicted lineup vs Manchester United: (3-4-2-1): José Sá; Dawson, Toti, Bueno; Semedo, André, João Gomes, Aït-Nouri; Guedes, Strand Larsen, Cunha.
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Matheus Cunha bagged his ninth of the season at the weekend, an impressive tally in a struggling side, so if anyone is going to hurt Man United, it's likely to be the Brazilian.
Manchester United Team News
Marcus Rashford appears to have played for Man United for the final time, seemingly not in Rúben Amorim's plans, while Luke Shaw and Mason Mount are injured. Leny Yoro was introduced at half time against Bournemouth, so is likely to start this time, while Matthijs de Ligt could also return, having missed the last two fixtures due to illness. Similarly, Joshua Zirkzee spearheaded the attack on Sunday, but Rasmus Højlund will surely do so this time. Alejandro Garnacho has come off the bench during the last two matches, while Harry Maguire and Manuel Ugarte are both one yellow card away from sitting out Monday's visit from Newcastle.
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Manchester United predicted lineup vs Wolverhampton Wanderers: (3-4-3): Onana; Yoro, de Ligt, Martínez; Mazraoui, Ugarte, Mainoo, Dalot; Fernandes, Amad, Højlund.
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Amad has been Man United's player of the season so far, his winner in the Manchester derby one of five goals he has to his name, so can the 22-year-old fire the Red Devils to victory?
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Manchester United Prediction
We're forecasting an upset on Thursday evening. Wolves look reinvigorated and re-energised during Pereira's first match in charge, while Man United currently appear directionless and lacking any semblance of confidence, hence why we're going for a home win: Wolverhampton Wanderers 2-1 Manchester United.
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What is the date and kick-off time for Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Manchester United in the Premier League?
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Manchester United takes place on Thursday 26 November 2024, with kick off at 17:30 (GMT), 12:30 (EDT) & 9:30 (PST).