Live broadcast of MU vs Wolves

At 3:15 AM on December 31st, MU will host Wolves at Old Trafford in the 19th round of the Premier League.

Mount's availability for the match remains uncertain.

Manchester United welcome Wolves with the mindset of a team that is gradually reviving, despite a wave of injuries and significant gaps in the squad. The narrow 1-0 victory against Newcastle on Boxing Day not only brought three valuable points but also showcased the increasingly clear tactical imprint of manager Ruben Amorim. With five wins in their last eight matches, the "Red Devils" have climbed to sixth place in the table, maintaining their hopes of competing for a European cup spot.

Conversely, Wolves are mired in a complete crisis. Their 1-2 defeat to Liverpool last weekend extended their losing streak to 11 consecutive games. After 18 rounds, Wolves have only managed a meager 2 points – an alarming record that puts them very close to breaking the dismal record for the lowest points total in Premier League history.

A demoralized team, a fragile defense, and instability on the coaching bench make the trip to Old Trafford a daunting challenge for this side.

The head-to-head history also strongly favors MU. The "Red Devils" have won 8 of their last 11 encounters with Wolves, including a 4-1 victory at Molineux. However, the memory of the 0-1 defeat at Old Trafford in April 2025 remains a necessary warning, forcing Amorim's team to maintain maximum focus if they want to avoid repeating the mistake.

Personnel issues continue to be a major concern for MU. Captain Bruno Fernandes is absent, while Kobbie Mainoo, Matthijs de Ligt, and Harry Maguire are still unavailable due to injury. Mason Mount's participation is uncertain, and key players like Mbeumo, Amad Diallo, and Mazraoui are away participating in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.

In that situation, Amorim was forced to rotate the squad, placing his trust in young players and those with high energy levels.

Cunha will be facing his former team.

On the other side, Wolves also suffered a depleted squad with Toti Gomes, Agbadou, and a number of other key players missing. The return of Hugo Bueno offered some hope for the visitors' defense, but it was too little to fill the gaps that had persisted since the beginning of the season.

Individually, Patrick Dorgu has emerged as a major bright spot for MU thanks to his high performance and ability to create breakthroughs from both flanks. Matheus Cunha is also noteworthy in his encounter with his former club, where he is expected to play a connecting role between the midfield and the attack.

For Wolves, their slim hopes rest on Tolu Arokodare and the 18-year-old prodigy Mateus Mane, although the pressure at Old Trafford could make things difficult for them.

Tactically, Amorim will most likely revert to his familiar 3-4-2-1 formation after temporarily using a four-man defense against Newcastle. MU will proactively control possession, heavily exploit the flanks, and rely on their ability to switch play quickly.

The absence of Fernandes may affect the creative play in midfield, but the team's rising morale and collective cohesion are crucial pillars of support.

With Wolves struggling both in form and morale, Manchester United, despite their personnel crisis, are still considered the superior team. If they play to their full potential and capitalize on mistakes in the visitors' defense, three points will likely remain at the "Theatre of Dreams," further extending the resurgence of the "Red Devils" under Amorim.

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