Manchester United will look to end the year with a flourish when they host bottom of the table club Wolves on Tuesday and here is all you need to know about the clash.
Manchester United aim to close out a challenging year on a high note as they host Wolverhampton Wanderers at Old Trafford on Tuesday evening.
Following a hard-fought victory over Newcastle United on Boxing Day, the Red Devils will be looking for back-to-back wins against the Premier League's bottom-placed side.
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Match Preview
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After a slow start to his Old Trafford tenure, winning just four of his first 14 league games, Amorim has started to turn the tide. Five wins in the last eight matches have lifted spirits in the red half of Manchester.
United supporters will expect that positive trend to continue, especially given their team's strong record against Wolves, having won eight of their last 11 encounters, including a 4-1 victory at Molineux earlier this month. However, having lost their final league game in each of the last two years, United cannot afford any complacency against a team seemingly destined for relegation.
Wolves, meanwhile, have endured a torrid year. While they did manage a surprise 1-0 win on their last visit to Old Trafford in April, that result has been a rare bright spot. The Midlands club has lost 25 Premier League games in 2025 and is perilously close to matching Ipswich Town's unwanted record of 26 defeats in a calendar year, set in 1994.
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Winless in 18 top-flight matches this season and with only two points to their name, Wolves are already cast adrift. Following a 2-1 defeat to Liverpool on Saturday, their 11th consecutive league loss, they sit 16 points from safety. With relegation looking almost certain, new manager Rob Edwards will be focused on restoring pride.
A key motivation for Edwards will be to avoid the ignominy of recording the fewest points in a Premier League season, a record currently held by Derby County (11 points in 2007-08), as he attempts to halt the slide at his beloved club.
Team News
Manchester United continue to grapple with a depleted squad due to injuries and international commitments. Captain Bruno Fernandes remains out, and Mason Mount is a significant doubt after being substituted at halftime on Friday. Manager Ruben Amorim's options are further restricted by the absence of Kobbie Mainoo (calf), Matthijs de Ligt (back), and Harry Maguire (thigh), while Bryan Mbeumo, Amad Diallo, and Noussair Mazraoui are away at the Africa Cup of Nations.
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It is unclear if United will stick with the 4-2-3-1 formation that proved successful against Newcastle or revert to their preferred 3-4-2-1. Patrick Dorgu, who has contributed to two goals in his last two appearances, is expected to retain his place in the attack alongside former Wolves player Matheus Cunha, supporting lone striker Benjamin Sesko.
For Wolves, centre-backs Toti Gomes (hamstring) and Emmanuel Agbadou (AFCON) are unavailable. However, wing-back Hugo Bueno made his return to action at Anfield. The visitors are also without Rodrigo Gomes (groin), Jean-Ricner Bellegarde (hamstring), Marshall Munetsi (calf), Daniel Bentley (ankle), and Tawanda Chirewa (AFCON).
Time and Where to Watch
The match will kick off at 11.15pm Kenyan time.
Possible Lineups
Manchester United: Lammens; Yoro, Heaven, Martinez; Dalot, Casemiro, Ugarte, Shaw; Dorgu, Cunha; Sesko
Wolverhampton Wanderers: Sa; Mosquera, S. Bueno, Krejci; Doherty, J. Gomes, Andre, H. Bueno; Hwang, Mane; Arokodare
Prediction: Man United 2-1 Wolves
With Manchester United's inconsistent defence facing the Premier League's most porous backline, goals seem likely. While Wolves have shown signs of improvement under their new manager, a string of demoralising results has likely eroded their belief.