Wolverhampton vs Manchester United: Premier League Preview, Team News, Stats
Wolverhampton Wanderers and Manchester United face off in an upcoming Premier League match. Both teams have had varying degrees of success recently, with Wolves striving to turn their fortunes around.
Match Preview: Wolverhampton vs Manchester United
The last meeting between these two sides saw Wolves secure a double over Manchester United last season. In their previous encounters, Wolves managed two victories, with nine losses and three draws in their last 14 matches against the Red Devils.
Historical Context
Manchester United lost to Wolves 2-0 in this fixture last season. However, they have not suffered consecutive league defeats at Molineux since August 1980. Interestingly, in Premier League history, United has lost only eight times to teams starting at the bottom of the table. Notably, two of these losses occurred at Molineux.
- Losses against Wolves at Molineux:
- 0-1 in January 2004
- 1-2 in February 2011
Wolves’ Current Form
This season, Wolves have struggled significantly, earning only two points from their first 14 Premier League games. This performance ties with the poorest starts in top-flight history, alongside Manchester United in 1930-31 and Sheffield United in 2020-21.
Wolves have lost their last seven Premier League matches and have failed to score in the last five, marking their longest such streak.
Manchester United’s Away Performance
On the other hand, Manchester United is currently unbeaten in four away league matches, with two wins and two draws. Prior to this run, they had not secured an away win in eight matches. Their last longer unbeaten streak on the road was between November and February in the 2021-22 season.
- Manchester United’s December Away Record:
- 1 win in the last seven games
- Recent win against Manchester City (2-1)
Key Player Statistics
- Matheus Cunha (Wolves): Involved in 11 goals in his last 12 Premier League appearances at Molineux (6 goals, 5 assists).
- Bryan Mbeumo (Manchester United): Scored or assisted in five of six appearances against Wolves.
- Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United): Four consecutive away assists, aiming to become the fifth player to assist in five straight away games.
As the match approaches, both teams will be keen to secure points to improve their standings. For Wolves, ending their scoring drought will be critical, while Manchester United will aim to capitalize on their recent away form.
