Wolverhamton vs Manchester United fixture is scheduled for lunchtime kick-off on New Year’s Eve. The Red Devils are set to continue their form following a 3-0 thumping over Nottingham Forest, as reported by United Radar.
We focus on early team news, how to follow the match, kick-off time, TV channel and everything you need to know ahead of the match.
1. How to follow the match
The match is set to take place at Molineux Stadium on or about 13:30 (UK time). The game will be broadcasted on Super Sport and starting line-ups will be provided one hour before kick-off.
2. When to follow Wolverhamton vs Manchester United highlights
United Radar official website will provide full match highlights shortly after full-time whistle. Sky Sports will also upload match highlights on their website.
Repeats of the match will be broadcasted shortly after post-match analysis. They will also be shown repeatedly during the course of the week on Super Sport.
3. Early team news
Raphaël Verane did not feature in the Burnley fixture by virtue of his involvement in the World Cup final. The Franchman returned last Tuesday during a 3-0 victory over Nottingham Forest.
Lisandro Martinez only came back this week and was pictured at Carrington training ground. Martinez was given a week off to celebrate in Buenos Aires following Argentina’s World Cup triumph.
Erik ten Hag is expecting the former Ajax defender to return to the team alongside Verane. According to Manchester Evening News, Ten Hag said:
“It is good he arrived in Manchester. Is he sober? I think so, I’m sure he is!. It is definitely a boost (winning the World Cup).”
“He already is a player who is convinced of himself and has high belief. But also this experience will strengthen him even more and he has to bring it to the squad.”
“I think Argentina played to win in contrast to many other nations who played not to lose. Also that mentality he showed several times at Manchester United.”
Ten Hag added: “Be proactive, that’s what I like. When it is difficult to stand up and when he can show that even more it can help us even more.”
“I didn’t have that doubt, that is why I brought him in because I know there is high potential and if he works good then there is huge progress, there is huge space for improvement.”
“Now he is returning from the World Cup it’s also another challenge because that experience is so emotional and now you have to manage that as a player, because opponents will be even tougher against him and it’s a good challenge.
“If you survive the challenge, you’re going to be a better player and that is the player Lisandro Martinez is: he likes challenges.”
Jadon Sancho was not involved in the fixtures against Burnley and Nottingham Forest respectively. The boss sent Jadon to Holland to undergo an individual training program in a bid to regain form and fitness.
Ten Hag confirmed that the English international has returned to Manchester, but admitted that he is still not ready to join the squad.
Daily Mail quoted Ten Hag’s remarks on Sancho: “Yes, of course, there is coming a time but the time is not now.”
“But he is making progress. We will see when he is ready to return to the squad. He is back in Manchester. He will start in individual training.”
Victor Lindelof and Diogo Dalot returned to Carrington training ground during the course of the week. Dalot had sustained a hamstring injury during the World Cup in Qatar.
4. Head-to-head
The last time Wolves welcomed United at Molineux Stadium, the visitors won by 1-0, thanks to a stunning goal by Mason Greenwood from the left flank.
The Red Devils won four times against Wolves in the previous six games in all competitions. On the other hand, Wolves won and drawn only once.
United won a total of 52 games against Wolves, while the latter has 37 victories against the Red Devils. Both sides have 20 draws between them.
5. Match officials
Referee: Robert Jones
Assistants: Lee Betts and Ian Hussin
Fourth official: Thomas Bramall
VAR: Darren England
Assistant VAR: Harry Lennard
(Wolverhamton vs Manchester United).
