Wolverhampton Wanderers v Manchester United

The struggling Wolverhampton Wanderers have it all to do this week as they play at home to title contenders Manchester United in Premier League action. The Wolves are coming off of a loss in their last match while United claimed the Carling Cup.

Wolverhampton Wanderers are in 17th place of the Premier League table with 24 points. They sit just ahead of the 18th place Hull City on goal difference and 1 point behind the 16th place Wigan Athletic. On Saturday they fell on the road to Bolton Wanderers by a score of 1-0 at the Reebok Stadium. The side managed by Mick McCarthy have two injury concerns at this time in Edwards and Kightly who are both listed as doubtful.

The visiting Manchester United won the 2010 Carling Cup on Sunday as they came from behind to defeat Aston Villa by a score of 1-2 at Wembley. Michael Owen had scored the equalizer before Wayne Rooney provided the match winner 16 minutes from time. In league play, the Red Devils are in 2nd place with 60 points. They sit 2 points ahead of the 3rd place Arsenal and just 1 point behind the leaders Chelsea. The team has 7 injury concerns at this time and they are Rafael, Michael Owen, Rio Ferdinand, Anderson, Ryan Giggs, O’Shea and Owen Hargreaves who are all expected to sit out.

Live Premier League
Wolverhampton Wanderers v Manchester United
Molineux, kick off 1730 hours