Premier League Gameweek 21
Jan 3, 2022 KO: 17:30

Man Utd - Wolves

Old Trafford Manchester
Referee: Mike Dean
  82' Moutinho

Match preview

Varane set to return? How Man Utd could line up against Wolves

Ralf Rangnick should be able to call upon Raphael Varane for Manchester United's Monday night clash with Wolves

Manchester United may have picked up a comfortable 3-1 win over Burnley last week, but new manager Ralf Rangnick will know that he isn’t out of the woods just yet.

The Old Trafford boss will be determined to see his side pick up all three points against a tough Wolves side that will be hoping to claim at least a point against a Man Utd team still very much in the process of rebuilding its form and confidence.

Fortunately for Rangnick, the Red Devils should be able to call upon most of their star players for this midweek clash.

Despite returning from AFCON duty to help out the side, Eric Bailly has picked up an injury and is set to miss out on this league clash. That could lead to Raphael Varane returning to the starting XI on Monday night, with Victor Lindelof still unavailable due to COVID.

Rangnick hasn’t shown much interest in playing either Donny van de Beek or Jesse Lingard, so we can likely expect Bruno Fernandes to return to one of the attacking midfield roles alongside Jadon Sancho, following his suspension.

A minor injury to Anthony Martial and fitness concerns for Edinson Cavani are likely to lead to both forwards missing out on a starting role on Monday night, with Rangnick probably sticking with Cristiano Ronaldo up front alongside Marcus Rashford.

How Man Utd could line up against Wolves

Match statistics

Man Utd
Statistics
Wolves
Games Played
20
20
 
Results
 
Wins
9
8
Draws
5
4
Losses
6
8
 
Goals Scoring
 
Goals Scored
29
19
Goals Per Game
1.45
0.95
More > 2.5 Goals
10
5
More > 3 Goals
7
3
Scored First in a Match
9
8
Scored Both Halves
5
2
Won More > 1 Goal
3
2
 
Other
 
Goals Conceded
30
16
Did Not Score
4
10
Both Teams Scored
12
5
Kept Clean Sheet
4
8
Won Without Conceding
4
5
Games Played
20
20
 
Possession
 
Touches
-
-
Possession
-
-
Passes
-
-
 
Attacking
 
Total Shots
14
11
Shots on Target
5.25
3.89
Goals out of Shots
0.12
0.09
Crosses
-
-
Offsides
2.53
2.31
Penalties
0.10
0.00
 
Defensive
 
Clean Sheets
0.20
0.40
Tackles Won
-
-
Clearances
-
-
Interceptions
-
-
Own Goals
0.05
0.00
Aerials Won
-
-
Total Shots Conceded
14
11
Shots on Target Conceded
5.26
4.16
Goals out of Shots Conceded
0.10
0.07
 
Discipline
 
Fouls
10
9.70
Yellow Cards
1.95
1.60
Red Cards
0.05
0.00

Injuries

  1. Groin/Pelvis Injury image description
  2. Knee Injury image description
  3. COVID-19 image description
  4. Knee Injury image description
  5. Calf/Shin Injury image description
  6. Hip/Thigh Injury image description
  7. Knee Injury image description
  8. Groin/Pelvis Injury image description
  9. Hip/Thigh Injury image description