The Red Devils kick off their Premier League campaign at home to Wolves but will Ten Hag's side start with a win this time around? Here is a preview of this clash.

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Preview

The 2023-24 Premier League season has finally kicked off, with the new campaign commencing on Friday with Manchester City's 3-0 win over Burnley followed by a handful of fixtures during the weekend. However, Manchester United were made to wait until Monday, with the most successful club in English top-flight history welcoming Wolves in their first game of the season.

The Red Devils are one of several English clubs that have spent heavily over the summer and are thus gearing up for an exciting season. After finishing third last term and reaching the FA Cup and Carabao Cup finals, winning the latter, Erik ten Hag looks to take his side to the next level.

David de Gea, who won the Golden Glove last term, was shown out the door, with Andre Onana arriving from Inter Milan to replace him. Additionally, Mason Mount and Rasmus Højlund were also signed to bolster the squad and relieve the overreliance on Bruno Fernandes and Marcus Rashford.

However, preseason was a mixed bag for the 20-time English champions. While Bruno Fernandes and Co. beat Arsenal, who are one of the favorites for the title, and Lens, the Premier League giants suffered undesirable defeats against Real Madrid, Wrexham, and Dortmund.

Furthermore, Manchester United enter this game on the back of a 1-1 draw at home to Athletic Club, with Ten Hag's side narrowly avoiding defeat despite playing against 10 men for the final 30 minutes of the game.

Fortunately for the Red Devils, things have been catastrophic for Wolves and thus there is little hope of them triumphing at the Theatre of Dreams. The West Midlands side survived relegation last season after appointing Julen Lopetegui but disputes with the board saw the experienced Spanish tactician leave just days before the season began.

The club were unable to invest in the squad this summer, which led to tensions between Lopetegui and the owners, thus resulting in a managerial shake-up. Fortunately, Gary O'Neil, the man who miraculously led Bournemouth to Premier League survival last season, was available and has taken the job at the Molineux Stadium.

Furthermore, the visitors enjoyed a lovely preseason campaign, going unbeaten since their 5-0 loss to Arsenal on the final day of the 2022-23 Premier League season. In fact, Wolves beat Rennes and Porto, and while a win at Old Trafford is never easy, fans should put some faith in O'Neil.

Team news

Manchester United: Unfortunately for the hosts, Rasmus Hojlund will not be able to make his debut for some time as he is currently suffering from a back injury. He is not their only concern as Kobbie Mainoo, Anthony Martial, Tyrell Malacia, and Amad Diallo are also injured. Marcus Rashford and Bruno Fernandes, however, are ready to go and are expected to start. Mason Mount and Andre Onana, meanwhile, are in line to make their Premier League debuts for the Red Devils.

Wolves: Things are better for the visitors but Matheus Cunha is a doubt for this tie. It will be a blow if he misses this tie as O'Neil is short on options up front following the departures of Diego Costa and Raul Jimenez. Nathan Collins, Ruben Neves, Adama Traore, and Joao Moutinho have left as well, leaving the head coach with a tough task.

Key stats

  • Manchester United have not lost a Premier League game at home since their 2-1 defeat to Brighton on Matchday 1 of the 2022-23 campaign.

  • Wolves, meanwhile, are winless in their last eight away games in the league, losing six.

  • The Red Devils have lost just one of their last 12 home clash with Wolves in the English top flight, winning eight and drawing three.

  • The visitors have suffered five defeats in their last six Premier League encounters with the Premier League giants.

Manchester United vs Wolves - Broadcast info

 

Match details, result and original broadcast info

Manchester United 1 - 0 Wolverhampton Wanderers

August 14, 2023 3:00pmOld Trafford (Manchester)

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