Manchester United – Wolverhampton: Old Trafford to avoid another slip-up 
Manchester United close out the year at Old Trafford under real pressure. Facing bottom club Wolves, the Red Devils can’t afford a mistake. After a season riddled with doubt, every win matters — especially against a side on its knees.
Manchester United: win, no matter how 
Nothing’s been simple this season for United. Injuries, tactical tinkering and a lack of continuity have stifled any momentum. Still, at home they cling to results that keep hope alive.
The last win came the hard way — no dominance, but real collective effort. Defensively they’re fragile, yet commitment and discipline have limited the damage. Right now it’s not about looking pretty; it’s about taking the points.
Up front they can lack creativity, but pace and clever runs might be enough against a defence that gets exposed. At Old Trafford the crowd wants one thing: a win without nasty surprises.
Wolverhampton: a team completely lost 
Wolves’ situation is worrying. Match after match they sink deeper and look short on answers. Intentions pop up at times, then evaporate when the pressure rises.
On the road defensive mistakes pile up and attacking bluntness kills any chance of a comeback. The squad already looks like it’s thinking ahead — the challenge this season is too big.
Going to Old Trafford feels more like an ordeal than an opportunity. Wolves will try to shut up shop and hang on as long as possible, hoping for a bit of luck.
Compositions probables
Manchester United:
Lammens ; Yoro, Heaven, Martinez ; Dalot, Casemiro, Ugarte, Shaw ; Dorgu, Cunha ; Sesko
Wolverhampton:
Sa ; Mosquera, S. Bueno, Krejci ; Doherty, J. Gomes, Andre, H. Bueno ; Hwang, Mane ; Arokodare
Key takeaways
- United struggle to put wins together but they’re solid at home.
- Wolverhampton still haven’t found the answer this season.
- The match could be stop-start and scrappy.
- The first goal will be decisive.
Prediction Manchester United vs Wolverhampton
Manchester United to win
Not likely to be a spectacle, but United have enough to make the difference against a Wolves side in real trouble. At Old Trafford the Red Devils should eventually open the scoring and then manage the lead.
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