The Old Trafford team welcomes Wolves in the opening match of the Premier League season 2023/24.
Predicted line-up:
Man Utd: Onana; Wan-Bissaka, Varane, Martinez, Shaw; Casemiro, Eriksen; Anthony, Fernandes, Mount; Rashford
Wolves: Snake; Semedo, Kilman, Dawson, Ait-Nouri; Nunes, Lemina, Gomes; Sarabia, Wedge, Power
This summer, coach Erik ten Hag tries to upgrade the Man Utd squad to be ready for the race to win the Premier League. However, Man Utd encountered the first obstacle when rookie Rasmus Hojlund was injured and had to miss “several weeks”.
However, Man Utd only had to welcome one Wolves with a strong “bleeding” force in this year’s transfer window. Not to mention, coach Julen Lopetegui also left before the opening match of the Premier League.
Man United has gone through a tumultuous pre-season with fluctuating form. Now is the time for Bruno Fernandes and his teammates to show their class in the match against Wolves.
Force information:
– Man Utd: The home team has no less than 7 players absent, including rookie Rasmus Hojlund. With Anthony Martial not in the best physical condition, Marcus Rashford will be the leader of the Red Devils attack. Mason Mount and Andre Onana are expected to make their first Premier League appearances for Man Utd.
– Wolves: The away team has almost the best force. However, “Wolves” do not have quality players. This summer, the likes of Adama Traore, Raul Jimenez, Diego Costa, Ruben Neves, and Joao Moutinho have all left the club.
Notable stats:
– Man United has kept 7 clean sheets in the last 9 matches against Wolves in all competitions.
– Man United have averaged 2.5 goals or less in their last 6 home games against Wolves in all competitions.
– Man United has won the last 4 matches in the Premier League arena.
Wolves have not won any away games in the last eight Premier League games of the 2022/23 season, including a 0-2 loss to Man United on May 13.
Only West Ham United have scored fewer away goals than Wolves last season. In contrast, Man Utd is the team that owns the most solid defense in the Premier League at home.
