Manchester United and Wolves will face off in the opening match of the 2023-24 Premier League season on Monday, August 14 at Old Trafford. Both teams will be looking to start the season with a win and make a statement of intent for the campaign ahead.
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United have had a busy summer transfer window, bringing in new signings such as Rasmus Hojlund, Mason Mount, and Andre Onana. The Red Devils will be hoping that these new signings can help them improve on their disappointing 2022-23 season, which saw them finish sixth in the Premier League.
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Wolves, meanwhile, have also made some good signings in the summer, including Hwang Hee-chan and Yerson Mosquera. The Wolves will be hoping to build on their impressive 2022-23 season, which saw them finish seventh in the Premier League and reach the Europa League quarter-finals.
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The match between United and Wolves is sure to be a close contest, with both teams having their strengths and weaknesses. United have a more talented squad on paper, but Wolves are well-coached and have a strong team spirit.
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The match will be played at Old Trafford, which is always a difficult place for visiting teams. United fans will be hoping for a win to get their season off to a good start.
Team News
United are expected to be without Raphael Varane and Jadon Sancho for the match, while Wolves are without Ruben Neves and Jonny Castro Otto.
Possible Lineups
Manchester United: T. Heaton; Harry Maguire, Victor Lindelof, Bruno Fernandes, Rashford, and Christian Eriksen are likely to start.
Scott McTominay missed the Lens victory due to a sprained ankle, while Amad Diallo, Kobbie Mainoo, Tyrell Malacia, and Anthony Martial are injured;
Wolves: Sa; Kilman, Coady, Saiss; Jonny, Neves, Moutinho, Ait-Nouri; Trincao, Jimenez, Hwang
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Manchester United vs Wolves Prediction
This is a difficult match to call, but I think United will edge it by a narrow margin. The Red Devils have a better squad on paper and will be playing at home. I'm predicting a 2-1 win for United.
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