Manchester United vs Wolverhampton 14/08/2023 tips:
Manchester United kick off their Premier League campaign at Old Trafford against Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Date, KO time and TV coverage:
Premier League, Monday, August 14, Kick-off 8.00pm, live on Sky Sports Main Event
Predicted score:
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Team news:
This may be the first round of games in the Premier League, yet Manchester United’s injury list is quite lengthy.
Amad Diallo, Tom Heaton, Dean Henderson, Kobbie Mainoo, Tyrell Malacia and Anthony Martial are all out on the sidelines. New signing Rasmus Hojlund is a doubt after arriving at Old Trafford with an injury.
Wolves, on the other hand, have a fully fit squad ahead of their trip to Old Trafford.
Manchester United vs Wolverhampton 14/08/2023 – verdict
Manchester City and Arsenal kicked off their Premier League campaigns with victories and Man United will be intent on following the same path.
Manager Erik ten Hag enjoyed a positive first full season at Old Trafford as he bagged a top three finish and a Carabao Cup success.
However, the Dutchman has higher ambitions, and he will be looking to take another big step towards the Premier League crown this term.
If the Red Devils are to push Arsenal and City, they simply can’t afford to drop points against a Wolves side who appear in a far weaker position than last season.
The Molineux outfit lost manager Julen Lopetegui just days before the start of the new campaign after the Spaniard was left underwhelmed by the club’s transfer business.
Former Bournemouth boss Gary O’Neil was quickly drafted in, though the Englishman couldn’t have asked for a tougher start.
Wolves have won just one of their last 10 encounters against United, losing six matches along the way.
When it comes to head-to-head encounters at Old Trafford, the picture is even bleaker. Wolves have won at the ground just once since 2003.
Erik ten Hag kicked off the previous season with shock defeats at Brighton and Brentford. The Dutchman will be desperate for a better start, and goals are certainly expected at the Theatre of Dreams.
With Marcus Rashford looking to pick up where he left off last season, our recommendation is to back United to bag over 2.5 goals.
Wolves lost a number of players over the summer and the club is expected to struggle this year. O’Neil didn’t have much time to implement his system and it could take a while for his men to get going.
With that in mind, we’re backing United to keep a clean sheet in front of their home fans.
