Premier League 2022-23: Manchester United vs Wolves: Predicted lineup, injury news, head-to-head

The Red Devils are in form and will take on an out-of-colour Wanderers.

After a two-month-long International and Christmas break, Premier League weekend is back. Saturday evening Manchester United will take on out-of-colour Wolverhampton Wolves. Wolves facing a tough season sacked so far sacked Bruno Lage and appointed Julen Lopetegui as their manager one month ago. Wolves facing defeat after defeat had a change in luck under Lopetegui by winning one crucial game against Everton on Boxing Day. While it's having a mixed season and is positioned in the top five in the first half of the Premier League. United on Wednesday evening defeated Nottingham Forrest by 3-0.

Manchester United after Cristiano Ronaldo will be looking to move to a better side in future. United has been struggling to get back to its glorious days. Their return in the second half has been great against Nottingham Forrest. Here’s what you need to know about this much-anticipated clash between Manchester United and Wolverhampton Wolves.

Kick off: 6 PM (IST), 12:30 PM (GMT)

Manchester United form (Premier League): W-W-L-W-D

Wolverhampton Wolves form (Premier League): W-L-L-D-L

Players to watch

Manchester United

Marcus Rashford

After a brilliant performance in FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar, Marcus Rashford has continued his run of good form against Nottingham as well. Rashford opened the scoring for United in the 19th minute. He also had a good run in World Cup with three goals. 25-year-old Rashford had a forgettable outing in the previous season with 5 goals in overall season. While in 2022-23 Rashford scored 10 goals so far for Manchester United. His performance and ability will definitely prove an X-Factor for Manchester United against the Wolves.

Wolverhampton Wolves

Ruben Neves

Facing a tough time this season, for Wolves only he has been a hope for the club. Ruben Neves has scored four goals for the Wolves this season. Neves' game as an attacking midfielder will be crucial for the club against Manchester United. Wolves winning the game against Everton will also give this team a boost in confidence with some new strategies coming up under Julen Lopetegui. Neves is still a crucial member of the Wolves squad.

Match Facts

• Manchester United has a dominating record against Wolverhampton Wolves in the last 5 games they played against each other with United winning three victories, one loss and one draw.

• Manchester United since the second half of club football began has conceded only one goal, which too came against Real Betis in Club Friendlies.

• Wolverhampton's last victory against United came early this year on 3rd January. In this game, Joao Moutinho scored a brace in the 82nd minute.

Injury and Team News

Wolves won their encounter against Everton in the last minutes. Their opening goal scorer against Everton, Daniel Podence had to limp back due to soreness in his ankle. Yet, Lopetegui is hopeful of Pedence playing against United.  

For Manchester United few of their players were down with a virus, which may not cause a big worry against Wolverhampton on Saturday afternoon.

Head-to-Head Stats

Matches – 109

Manchester United – 52

Wolverhampton Wolves – 37

Draws – 20

Predicted Lineup

Manchester United Predicted Lineup: De Gea (GK), Wan-Bissaka, Raphael Varane, Harry Maguire, Luke Shaw, Casemiro, Christian Eriksen, Antony, Bruno Fernandes, Marcus Rashford, Anthony Martial

Wolverhampton Predicted Lineup: Jose Sa (GK), Nelson Semedo, Collins, Max Kilman, Ait-Nouri, Matheus Nunes, Ruben Neves, Joao Moutinho, Hwang Hee-Chan, Diego Costa, Guedes

Prediction

Wolves with an injury-time victory against Everton look set for a comeback under Julen Lopetegui. Manchester United has been dominating in their encounters so far in the second half. A 3-0 win against Nottingham Forrest will give United a chance to create the same dominance against Wolves too. With Rashford in a good run, United looks set for a win.

Prediction: Manchester United 3 – 0 Wolverhampton