(Football news) The hosts’ stunning three-goal burst in six extra-time minutes secured their midweek comeback, while the visitors arrive brimming with confidence after four consecutive victories.
Manchester United’s 2024-25 campaign hung in the balance as they trailed Lyon 4-2 on Thursday night and 6-4 on aggregate with just minutes of extra-time left to play, but a breath-taking burst of three goals in six minutes saw the Red Devils pull off yet another famous European comeback.
The triumph booked Man Utd’s place in the semi-finals of the Europa League, and given their league season has been nothing short of a disaster – already recording their worst-ever Premier League campaign – the Red Devils are hanging their hat on success in Europe.
Ruben Amorim has emphasised that European glory will take precedence, hinting that Manchester Utd’s kids may feature in the league to rest senior stars, but the Red Devils will still want to maintain their positive momentum on Sunday.
Manchester United have failed to win any of their last three Premier League outings, with two defeats and one draw – results that have seen Amorim’s men slip to 14th in the league standings, with just 38 points.
Although relegation is unlikely, needing only two points from the 18 available to secure survival, the Red Devils will be eager to avoid slipping further down the table, with a 17th-placed finish still possible, making Sunday’s clash with Wolverhampton Wanderers a must-win encounter.
Wolves have been viewed as something of a bogey team for the Red Devils since their promotion to the Premier League ahead of the 2018-19 season, with the Old Gold winning four, drawing four, and losing eight of their 16 encounters since.
Sunday’s visitors have been less successful in their trips to Old Trafford, managing only one victory in their last 13 visits, but given their strong form heading into the clash, Vitor Pereira’s side have every right to be full of confidence.
Wolves have taken 13 points from the last 15 available in the Premier League, including four consecutive victories, featuring a particularly impressive 4-2 win over Tottenham Hotspur in their most recent match.
Those results have extended their lead over the drop zone to a significant 14 points, meaning they require five points or for the gap to extend to 16 points on Sunday, which would confirm Ipswich Town as the final relegated side.
Wolves have been at their best when on the road this season, taking 18 of their 35 points away from home, while they have lost only one of their last six matches in 90 minutes on their travels.
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