Manchester United head to Wolverhampton Wanderers tonight seeking to avoid one other Premier League slip-up.
Ruben Amorim’s side were woeful again in front of their very own fans on Thursday night with West Ham United holding them to a 1-1 draw.
It meant United missed the prospect to maneuver into the Premier League top five. Against Wolves, they face the one side within the league still to win a game this season, marooned at the underside of the league having taken just two points from 14 games. Anything aside from a win for Amorim tonight would mark a reasonably abysmal night on the office.
United were without Matthijs de Ligt against West Ham with the Netherlands international overlooked of the squad with a minor knock.
De Lift hopes to recuperate in time for tonight’s game at Molineux, nonetheless.
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Diogo Dalot opened the scoring at Old Trafford last Thursday with a wise finish but was withdrawn shortly after, appearing to signal to the bench he had felt something.
Like de Ligt, Amorim is hopeful it’s a small issue that won’t keep him out of motion tonight.
Harry Maguire meanwhile is predicted to be unavailable again as he recovers from a hamstring injury. While there’s hope Benjamin Sesko can be available again later this month, tonight’s game comes too soon for the Slovenia international.
The clamour for Kobbie Mainoo be involved only grew during that listless display against West Ham but Amorim has been adamant he won’t be pressured into any selection decision with the England international.
Mainoo has still not began a league game this season. Molineux was the scene of one in every of his best moments of the season last term, curling home that sublime 97th minute winner but even with games thick and fast, there isn’t much to suggest Amorim will bring him into the team tonight.
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With Ayden Heaven hooked at half-time against West Ham, de Ligt will certainly reclaim his place within the team tonight if passed fit.
Casemiro began again last Thursday and there can be occasions in the approaching weeks when the Brazilian may have to be rested. But with Manuel Ugarte doing little to show he’s a capable understudy, Amorim will hope to delay that.
Wolves vs Man Utd kick-off time, TV channel and live stream
Wolves vs Man Utd kicks off at 8pm tonight (Monday 8 December).
You’ll be able to watch the match continue to exist Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Important Event with streaming also available through the Sky Go app and NOW TV for subscribers.
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