On December 31 at 04:15 AM, Manchester United will host Wolves in the 19th round of the Premier League. This marks both the final match of United’s 2025 campaign and a chance to avenge last season’s double defeat at the hands of Wolves. However, seven key players, including Bruno Fernandes, will miss the game due to injury or international duty, leaving United reliant on their younger squad.
Head-to-Head History
The two sides have met 99 times, with United holding the edge: 48 wins, 17 draws, 34 losses. Last season, Wolves beat United 2-0 away and 1-0 at Old Trafford. Earlier this season, United triumphed 4-1 away. According to OPTA, it’s rare for Premier League teams to meet twice in the same month—only three times historically. United aims to complete the season double over Wolves.
Wolves’ Historic Struggles
Wolves’ campaign has been disastrous: 2 draws, 16 losses in 18 matches, sitting bottom of the table. With 25 defeats in 2025, they are on the verge of matching Ipswich Town’s 31-year-old record of 26 losses in a calendar year.
Rotated Squad, Youth to the Rescue
Coach Amrolín faces absences: Amad Diallo, Mbemo, Mazraoui at AFCON; Bruno Fernandes injured; De Ligt, Maguire, and Meno unavailable. Young striker Szeszko will lead the line, having scored 2 goals in 13 Premier League appearances. New signing Cunha has scored 2 in the last 3 games and will wear United’s No.10 jersey against his former club. 21-year-old Doku is in good form, recording 1 goal and 1 assist in the last 2 matches.
Expected Lineups
Manchester United (4-2-3-1): Ramses / Dalot, Heven, Lisandro, Luke Shaw / Casemiro, Ugarte / Doku, Mount, Cunha / Szeszko
Wolves (3-5-2): Johnstone / Mosquera, Kreijc, Bueno / Hoever, Gomes, Andre, Lopez, Wolfe / Hwang Hee-chan, Larsen
