Manchester United are back in Premier League action on Monday evening, facing bottom-placed Wolverhampton Wanderers at Molinuex Stadium.
United were held to a 1-1 draw by West Ham United at Old Trafford last time out, while Wolves fell 1-0 at home to Nottingham Forest.
Match preview
United have won just one of their last five league games and have now dropped to the bottom half of the standings, making this clash a must-win for them.
United have started the last three matches on the back foot and must avoid doing the same in this fixture to prevent giving the hosts any momentum.
Wolves have been poor at both ends of the pitch, scoring just seven goals and conceding 29. United must capitalise on their struggles to return to winning ways.
Rob Edwards’ side beat United home and away last term and could draw inspiration from that to secure their first league win this term.
Wolves are expected to sit back and exploit United’s weaknesses on counter-attacks and set-pieces — the Red Devils rank joint-first and joint-third for goals conceded from those situations.
Head-to-head
Across the last 10 league meetings with Wolves, United have won seven and lost three times.
Team news
United are hopeful of having Matthijs de Ligt back after he missed the West Ham clash, while Diogo Dalot should also be fit after coming off injured against the Hammers.
However, Benjamin Sesko and Harry Maguire are expected to miss the trip to the West Midlands.
Wolves will be without Joao Gomes due to suspension. Ladislav Krejci and Hugo Bueno are doubtful, but Marshall Munetsi is sidelined due to a calf injury.
Key players
Wolves
Jean-Ricner Bellegarde: With Wolves likely to play with a low-block, his trickery could be crucial in transition.
Andre: Wolves’ best midfielder this term, whose defensive work rate could prove vital for the hosts.
Man United
Bruno Fernandes: The Premier League’s November Player of the Month nominee has four assists in the last five matches.
Matthijs de Ligt: United missed his towering presence against West Ham, and his return could be huge in securing victory here.
Stats from 11v11.com, whoscored.com & transfermarkt.com