Manchester United kickstart their 2022 against Wolves this afternoon and will be hoping to build on an important victory over Burnley last time out.
While their win over the Clarets on Thursday wasn’t exactly hugely convincing despite the scoreline, perhaps it could offer Ralf Rangnick a platform on which to build. Indeed, after poor performances against Norwich City and Newcastle United, his team are under pressure to convince.
This evening’s opponent will certainly offer a sterner test, however.
Bruno Lage’s team have run both Liverpool and Manchester City close already this season and frustrated United themselves at Molineux back in August before a late Mason Greenwood winner.
If Wolves play to the best of their ability, it’s likely to be the toughest test Rangnick has had yet in charge of United.
Date, kick-off time and venue
The Premier League game is scheduled for a 5.30pm GMT kick-off today, Monday January 3, 2022.
Old Trafford in Manchester will host.
Where to watch Man United vs Wolves
TV channel: Tonight’s game will be broadcast on Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Ultra HD.
Live stream: Sky Sports subscribers will be able to watch the game through via the Sky Go App.
LIVE coverage: Get minute-by-minute updates through Standard Sport’s LIVE match blog.
Man United vs Wolves team news
Man United XI: De Gea; Wan-Bissaka, Varane, Jones, Shaw; McTominay, Matic; Greenwood, Sancho; Cavani, Ronaldo.
Subs: Henderson, Telles, Fernandes, Dalot, Fred, Lingard, Van de Beek, Rashford, Elanga.
Wolves XI: Jose Sa; Kilman, Coady, Saiss; Nelson Semedo, Neves, Joao Moutinho, Marcal; Trincao, Jimenez, Daniel Podence.
Subs: Hoever, Ait Nouri, Bruno Jordao, Silva, Ruddy, Dendoncker, Traore, Cundle, Bueno.
Man United vs Wolves prediction
Obviously, much depends on what players Lage has to pick from but Wolves are a match for anyone on their day. With United not exactly in a rich vein of form themselves, expect a cagey affair.
1-1 draw.
Head to head (h2h) history and results
Manchester United wins: 52
Draws: 20
Wolves wins: 36
