Man Utd's form has clearly declined in the final stages of the season. In the last 4 matches, Erik Ten Hag's team lost 2, drew 1 and won only 1. That performance has severely shaken Man Utd's position in the top 4. At the moment, they are only 1 point ahead of Liverpool. Despite playing 1 less match, Man Utd still have to face Chelsea in the remaining stages of the season. Therefore, they are not allowed to stumble in any match.
The tight schedule of matches has affected Man Utd's performance. The key players have hardly had any rest. Man Utd still attacked fiercely but their tired legs could no longer maintain accuracy in the final shots. In addition, the injuries of the central defenders Varane and Lisandro Martinez have greatly affected the Red Devils' defensive ability. Since the duo's retirement, Man Utd have only kept a clean sheet in 3 out of 7 matches.
Man Utd will host Wolves at home in round 36 of the Premier League.
However, Man Utd have just had a full week of rest since Christmas. This will be a good opportunity for the players to recover and regain their competitive spirit. Another thing is that Man Utd will play at home when hosting Wolves. The most recent loss in the domestic arena was the reception of Brighton on August 7, 2022. After that, Man Utd were unbeaten with a winning rate of up to 80%.
Meanwhile, Wolves have shown a very poor performance away from home. In the last 6 matches, they lost 4 and only drew 2. Wolves also often do not have good results when facing the Red Devils. In the last 5 matches, Wolves only won 1, the rest they all lost. Man Utd also has an advantage when Wolves have run out of goals. The "Wolves" are sure to stay in the league when they are 10 points ahead of the danger zone, while there are only 3 matches left.
With those advantages in hand, Man Utd must win 3 points in this match. If they fail to do so, they will "shoot themselves in the foot" in the race for the top 4 this season.
Prediction: Man Utd win 2-0
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