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Premier League: Wolves vs Manchester United
Kickoff Time: 2024-02-02 04:15 (HKT)
Source:REUTERS/ANDREW BOYERS
In the FA Cup, Wolves secured a 2-0 away victory against local rivals
West Bromwich Albion. This win continues their impressive form, as they have
now gone unbeaten in their last seven games, with four wins and three draws.
Wolves forward Matheus Cunha has been particularly outstanding in recent
matches. He scored the winning goal in the last game and has contributed six
goals and five assists in the past 13 games. With the absence of their leading
scorer Hee-Chan Hwang, Cunha has stepped up as the key offensive player for Wolves.
Furthermore, Wolves have an impressive home record this season, having achieved
five wins, four draws, and only one loss in their last 10 home games. Notably,
they have defeated strong teams like Manchester City, Tottenham Hotspur, and
Chelsea at home, highlighting their strength at their own stadium.
In the FA Cup, Manchester United secured a 4-2 away victory against
English League Two team Newport. This win adds to their recent form of two wins
and one draw in the last three games, indicating that they are in a good
condition. However, Manchester United have faced several off-field issues. One
of their top stars, Marcus Rashford, went to a nightclub and subsequently
missed training, citing illness. As a result, he was also absent from
Manchester United’s FA Cup match against Newport. Coach Erik ten Hag
acknowledged that this is an internal matter that he must address. Although the
incident has been dealt with as an internal disciplinary issue, allowing
Rashford to play against Wolves, such disciplinary problems can create
additional challenges within them. Furthermore, Manchester United’s away
performances this season have been inconsistent. In their last four league away
games, the Red Devils have only managed a single draw and suffered three losses.
This inconsistent away form is certainly a cause for concern.
Although the United occupy stronger strength and fame than Wovles, it
is true that Wolves have been in better form and have shown consistency
recently. On the other hand, Manchester United have faced some internal
problems that could potentially affect their morale. Additionally, Manchester
United’s away performances have been inconsistent, which might raise concerns.
Considering these factors, one could argue that Wolves, particularly at home, may
currently be more reliable than Manchester United.
Wolves’ Last 5 Games: WDDDW
24-01-28 West Bromwich Albion 0-2 Wolves
24-01-23 Brighton 0-0 Wolves
24-01-17 Wolves 2-2 Brentford (AET 3-2)
24-01-06 Brentford 1-1 Wolves
23-12-30 Wolves 3-0 Everton
Manchester United’s Last 5 Games: WDWLW
24-01-29 Newport County 2-4 Manchester United
24-01-15 Manchester United 2-2 Tottenham Hotspur
24-01-09 Wigan Athletic 0-2 Manchester United
24-12-31 Nottingham Forest 2-1 Manchester United
23-12-27 Manchester United 3-2 Aston Villa
Head To Head Record:
23-08-15 Manchester United 1-0 Wolves
23-05-13 Manchester United 2-0 Wolves
22-12-31 Wolves 0-1 Manchester United
22-01-04 Manchester United 0-1 Wolves
21-08-29 Wolves 0-1 Manchester United
Prediction: Wolves to win or Draw