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TEAM NEWS
Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim suggested he plans to make some changes to his lineup after their strong showing in Europe during the week. Earlier, the club confirmed that Joshua Zirkzee will miss the rest of the season. On a positive note, Victor Lindelof and Noussair Mazraoui should be available after both dealt with personal matters in midweek.
Wolves will check on Jean-Ricner Bellegarde and Matt Doherty, who both picked up injuries in the win against Tottenham last weekend. Hwang Hee Chan could also miss out. Wolves have named the same starting eleven for the last five matches.
VITOR PEREIRA
The fitness of Jean-Ricner Bellegarde and Matt Doherty will be assessed before the trip to Old Trafford – both players were withdrawn during the win over Tottenham. Hwang Hee-chan has a muscle problem and is also doubtful. Pereira said their injuries are not serious.
On the mood in training this week: “After the game against Ipswich[earlier in April] I felt the team relaxed a little bit – but just for one day and one training session. We had a conversation and we corrected the feeling. This week, I haven’t felt that [perceived relaxation].”
He added: “The team is committed. They know we have a lot of work to do and the work is not done. We have a lot of points to fight for and we have a team with ambition. I believe we will compete in every game until the end [of the season].”
On the improvements his players have made since Pereira’s arrival since December: “We have more confidence with the ball, we are consistent when we are defending and we know exactly what to do, and we made a step forward with tactical maturity. But we need to keep going to improve.”
On Manchester United’s remarkable Europa League victory over Lyon on Thursday: “A massive win and this is the kind of win that brings confidence. I believe we’ll face a team more confident. But as I’ve said since the beginning, it’s about us.”
MATCH STATS & FACTS
Head-to-head
Manchester United have lost just one of their last 13 home league games against Wolves (W9, D3), a 1-0 defeat in January 2022.
Wolves could achieve their first league double over United since the 1979-80 season.
Manchester United
Manchester United’s only two wins in their past nine league matches both came against clubs in the bottom three.
They have won just one of their last five Premier League games at Old Trafford (D2, L2).
United are guaranteed to record their lowest ever Premier League points total – they got 58 points in 2021-22 but can get a maximum of 56 this season.
Ruben Amorim’s side have lost 14 league fixtures this season, equalling a club record set last year. They last suffered more top-flight defeats in 1989-90, losing 16 times.
United have conceded the opening goal in 19 Premier League games this season, equalling a club record.
They have won all four of their home league matches played on Easter Sunday by an aggregate score of 9-1.
Wolverhampton Wanderers
Wolves could win five consecutive top-flight matches for the first time since 1970.
They are also vying for four away league victories in a row.
Wolves have also named the same starting line-up in five successive matches.
Jorgen Stand Larsen is aiming to become the first Wolves player to score in five consecutive Premier League appearances since Henri Camara in 2004.
Matheus Cunha needs one more goal to become the third Brazilian to reach 15 goals in a season, emulating Roberto Firmino and Gabriel Martinelli.
MATCH OFFICIALS
Referee: Rob Jones. Assistants: Ian Hussin, Neil Davies. Fourth official: Darren Bond. VAR: Matt Donohue. Assistant VAR:Nick Greenhalgh.
MATCH INFO
This one is a 2pm kick off on Easter Sunday 20th April, this one is not shown live on UK television.