Overview
- Ruben Amorim’s side return to Old Trafford after a 1-0 Boxing Day win over Newcastle that featured Patrick Dorgu’s volley and just their second league clean sheet.
- United recently shifted to a four-man defense and ground out the result despite absences, with captain Bruno Fernandes among those unavailable.
- Wolves arrive without a league win in 18 matches, stuck on two points with 11 straight defeats and 25 losses that leave them one shy of Ipswich Town’s 1994 record.
- On the transfer front, Marcus Rashford’s Barcelona loan includes a reported £26m option to buy, and Spanish outlet Sport says he is open to discussing lower wages to stay.
- Napoli manager Antonio Conte praised United loanee Rasmus Hojlund’s progress, with reports indicating the Italian club could pay up to £44m to make the move permanent.