It was a dismal Easter Sunday for Manchester United, who slumped to a 1-0 home defeat against bottom-of-the-table Wolverhampton Wanderers. Just days after their thrilling 5-4 comeback victory over Lyon in the Europa League, the Red Devils appeared sluggish and out of sync at Old Trafford.
Manchester United’s last match in the Europa League offered optimism but the match against Wolves in the Premier League offered disappointment. Ruben Amorim’s side suffered a 1-0 defeat against Wolves with Pablo Sarabia scoring the only goal of the match.
As Wolves fight to finish the season strong under Vítor Pereira, one player has emerged as a surprise catalyst for their recent resurgence – Norwegian striker Jørgen Strand Larsen, on loan from Celta Vigo.
The chasm between first and second in the Premier League table has reduced ever so slightly after gameweek 31, albeit not to the extent that Liverpool fans should be fearing a catastrophic title capitulation.
This is the predicted lineup as Wolves host Coventry City in the quarter-finals of the FA Cup, knowing that a win would take them to a famous Wembley semi-final.
Wolves go into their Saturday home tie against Fulham in patchy form and riddled with key injuries. However, they know that victory could lift them as high as seventh.
Having seen off Black Country rivals West Brom in the last round, Wolves face a stern test as they host Brighton & Hove Albion in the 5th Round of the FA Cup at Molineux on Wednesday night, which manager Gary O’Neil has described as a “defining” matchup.
Wolverhampton Wanderers manager Gary O’Neil commended Pablo Sarabia’s display of sportsmanship against Sheffield United, asserting that it was the right decision despite the discontent from some supporters.
Despite facing defeat, Sheffield United displayed several positives as they fought bravely against Wolves, arguably deserving a point from a match that saw moments of openness.
Wolves have taken the lead against Sheffield United during Sunday afternoon’s Premier League clash at Molineux thanks to Pablo Sarabia. The home team opened the game’s scoring at the 30-minute mark after full-back Rayan Ait-Nouri played a stunning cross into the Blades’ box.
Eleven goal striker, Hwang Hee-Chan is “available for the weekend”, says manager Gary O’Neil, as Wolves lineup for a trip to North London to face Tottenham Hotspur on February 17.
Wolves will be looking to put things right after conceding in the last minute in their 4-3 loss to Manchester United at Molineux on February 1, and manager Gary O’Neil might look to refresh the starting eleven as they travel to Stamford Bridge.
This is the Wolves predicted lineup for the Black County Derby against West Bromwich Albion on January 28 in the Fourth Round of the FA Cup at The Hawthorns.
Wolves have lost on their past four visits to the Amex Stadium, but a win against Brighton could catapult them into the top half of the table for the first time this season.