Headline (H1): Bruno Fernandes Likely to Start: Manchester United Predicted Lineup vs Wolves
Manchester United sets its sights on Wolves with a confident lineup, predicts experts. A crucial Premier League clash awaits!
Match Preview
Manchester United faces off against Wolverhampton Wanderers in an eagerly anticipated Premier League showdown on Saturday. Both teams will be putting forth their best lineups as they battle for crucial points in this tight race for European spots.
United’s Predicted Lineup
According to Yahoo Sports, Manchester United is likely to start with a 3-4-2-1 formation. Here’s our predicted lineup:
- Defenders: David de Gea (GK), Victor Lindelöf, Harry Maguire, Luke Shaw, Aaron Wan-Bissaka.
- Midfielders: Fred, Scott McTominay, Bruno Fernandes, Mason Greenwood.
- Forwards: Marcus Rashford.
Key changes: After resting key players in the midweek Carabao Cup game, Ole Gunnar Solskjær is expected to return to his strongest lineup. The big question mark is whether Bruno Fernandes will start after returning from injury.
Expert Prediction: "One team will be ‘miserable’"
Chris Sutton, speaking to Molineux News, believes that the game:
"could go either way" but leaned towards a "dull nil-nil draw" due to both teams’ defensive solidity. However, he adds that "one team will be ‘miserable’" after the game, as opportunity for points will be missed.
Manager’s View: "He’s just settling in"
Ruben Amorim, Manchester United’s U23s manager, provided an update on new signing Chidozie Austin Obi:
"He’s coming along very well. He’s growing, he’s learning every day, he’s adapting," said Amorim. "He’s just settling in" (via ManchesterWorld).
Injury Updates
- Manchester United: Anthony Martial (out, injured), Jesse Lingard (doubtful), Eric Bailly (out, injured)
- Wolves: Willy Boly (out, injured), Pedro Neto (out, injured), Jonny (out, injured)
Key Matchups
- Wolves’ defensive solidity vs United’s fluid attack
- Diogo Jota and Adama Traoré vs United’s box-to-box fullbacks (Luke Shaw & Aaron Wan-Bissaka)
Betting Tips
MrFixitsTips predicts a 1-1 draw, with Adama Traoré & Bruno Fernandes scoring for their respective teams.
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Chris Sutton says one team will be ‘miserable’ in interesting Wolves vs Man Utd score prediction
Did you know?
Wolves have won only one of their last seven matches against Manchester United in the Premier League, drawing three and losing three.
Pro tip
Expect a physically intense game. Both teams will pressure high up the pitch, making for a string of tackles and tough challenges.
Will Bruno Fernandes start?
Ole Gunnar Solskjær has hinted that Bruno Fernandes may not start after returning from injury. However, given United’s recent performances and Bruno’s importance to the team, we think he’ll be in the lineup.
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