Man Utd v Wolves : KO 3pm - Setanta Sports 1

MagicMarker

Manchester United must put their European disappointment behind them and focus on the Premier League as they entertain Wolves at Old Trafford on Saturday.

The Red Devils suffered UEFA Champions League heartache in midweek when they bowed out at the group stage following a 2-1 loss to Basel in Switzerland.

United had only needed a draw to progress to the last 16 and their failure to achieve this result has fuelled criticism of Sir Alex Ferguson's current squad.

The prospect of playing in the Europa League after the turn of the year is not quite so appealing for a club so used to challenging for the continent's No.1 prize, and United's main priority for the rest of the campaign will therefore be defending their Premier League crown.

They are currently five points adrift of local rivals Manchester City and recent performances have been less than convincing, although domestically at least they have been able to grind out results and last weekend's 1-0 victory over Aston Villa was the seventh consecutive league game in which United have scored precisely one goal.

Ferguson has demanded a response following the defeat by Basel but a miserable week for United has been compounded by the news that captain and defensive lynchpin Nemanja Vidic is to miss the remainder of the campaign.

The Serbia international centre-back was stretchered off against Basel after twisting his knee and it has since been confirmed that he has sustained a ruptured cruciate ligament.

News of Vidic's injury came just a few days after striker Javier Hernandez picked up an ankle problem at Aston Villa that could keep him sidelined until 2012.

Anderson, Michael Owen, Tom Cleverley and the Da Silva twins, Fabio and Rafael, are also out for United, but Dimitar Berbatov could be available again following an ankle complaint.

Wolves news

Wolves will be looking to pile more pain on United this Saturday but are also under considerable pressure as they strive to pull clear of trouble.

Mick McCarthy's men did at least give themselves a bit of breathing space last weekend by coming from behind to beat Sunderland 2-1 at Molineux.

It was only Wolves' second win in their last 12 games and they remain 16th in the standings, four points clear of the drop zone ahead of a crucial period leading up to Christmas.

Wolves midfielder and former captain Karl Henry is available for the clash with United after serving a one-match suspension.

Henry was unavailable for the success over Sunderland last weekend after incurring five bookings this season.

Central defender Jody Craddock is rated doubtful to overcome a hamstring injury suffered against the Black Cats.

His likely absence could mean a recall for skipper Roger Johnson who was dropped against Sunderland after a run of poor form.

Possible starting XIs

Manchester United: De Gea, Smalling, Evans, Ferdinand, Evra, Nani, Carrick, Giggs, Young, Rooney, Welbeck.

Wolves: Hennessey, Zubar, Johnson, Berra, Ward, Hunt, O'Hara, Henry, Jarvis, Fletcher, Doyle.

I hope we line up with the following...

De Gea
Smalling Rio Evans Fabio
Valencia Jones Carrick Nani
Wellbeck Rooney

Patsy fyre

Would like to see this team.

Lindegaard

Jones smalling Rio fabio

Nani Carrick fletcher giggs

Rooney Wellbeck

RandolphEsq

I know there are a lot of injuries but really if they don't bounce back with a win here it is going to be a nightmare Christmas period at least.

DB21

I can see us taking out midweek frustrations on Wolves. 4-0 United.

Professional Griefer

1-0

SlickRic

will Phil Jones be that knackered that he won't play?

i see a lot of predictions lately without him in the team.

i'd be surprised if he's not somewhere.

grames_bond

With the boards gig this evening and all the planning that comes with it this will be the first united game I won't get to see this season!
United haven't had a proper performance in a while - I can see this being another sloppy game - but hopefully it'll still end with the three points!!

leonidas83

grames_bond wrote: »

With the boards gig this evening and all the planning that comes with it this will be the first united game I won't get to see this season!
United haven't had a proper performance in a while - I can see this being another sloppy game - but hopefully it'll still end with the three points!!

hey lads, i dont have setanta sports, anyone have a link to this game, I think its going to be interesting to see how this one pans out

Jax Teller

#MUFC De Gea, Smalling, Evans, Ferdinand, Evra, Nani, Valencia, Carrick, Jones, Rooney, Welbeck"

MagicMarker

According to twitter, the UTD line up is as I posted in the OP, which if true would mean it's the first time I've guessed correctly! :cool:

It's good to see Fergie rightly dropping Young.

MagicMarker

God dammit.

Fúck you tonyd79, fúck you!! :pac:

Mars Bar

MagicMarker wrote: »

According to twitter, the UTD line up is as I posted in the OP, which if true would mean it's the first time I've guessed correctly! :cool:

It's good to see Fergie rightly dropping Young.

You have Fabio, Evra is starting!

Unless that's what your second post is about...

J. Marston

DB21 wrote: »

I can see us taking out midweek frustrations on Wolves. 4-0 United.

European hangover, 1-1.

MagicMarker

Mars Bar wrote: »

You have Fabio, Evra is starting!

Unless that's what your second post is about...

Yeah I had Fabio because that's who I wanted to start, but I knew Evra would start. So technically I'm still right.

SlickRic

Giggs has been dropped to the bench according to SSN, and Valencia starts.

i assume that means Jones in midfield then.

MagicMarker

I'm going to go ahead and predict Valencia as MOTM.

Here ya go lads

De Gea; Smalling, Evans, Ferdinand, Evra; Valencia, Jones, Carrick, Nani; Rooney, Welbeck.

Raskolnikov

Young dropped, interesting.

I think United will win, but there's a good chance of them conceding.

3-1.

Wilson91

MagicMarker wrote: »

According to twitter, the UTD line up is as I posted in the OP, which if true would mean it's the first time I've guessed correctly! :cool:

It's good to see Fergie rightly dropping Young.

you have Fabio starting at LB. He's out injured after the Crystal Palice game.
Young is injured also as far as I know, not "deservedly dropped". His broken toe that he was just after getting over was acting up again, and apparantly he has ice on his knee after coming off against Basle.
Though infairness he does deserve to be dropped, even if he was/is fit

Blatter

Happy enough with that side. Time for Valencia to do something.

Mr.Crinklewood

Young picked up a reoccurrence of the toe injury on Wednesday.( fit enough for bench though )

Liam O

Very happy with that team, would have preferred Jones at CB with Giggs in though...

Mr.Crinklewood

Subs:-

Subs : Lindegaard, Fryers, Gibson, Giggs, Park, Young, Macheda.

Inspector Coptoor

any link for the game?

TheRedDevil10

Liam Henners257 wrote: »

any link for the game?

http://www.firstrowsports.tv/watch/96969/1/watch-manchester-united-vs-wolverhampton-wanderers.html

MagicMarker

MagicMarker wrote: »

Yeah I had Fabio because that's who I wanted to start, but I knew Evra would start. So technically I'm still right.

Your'e wrong.

Blatter

Liam Henners257 wrote: »

any link for the game?

http://livefootballstreams.blogspot.com/p/stream-3.html

They're supposed to be showing the United game on that at 3, looks a decent stream.

carlcon

Anyone know what Wolves's RB is like? I was hoping Nani would have tons of space on the right because of the defensive liability that is Ward, but with Valencia in for Young, chances are Nani will spend 70% of the game on the left instead.

sofireland

lads anyone got a sopcast link?

sofireland

sofireland wrote: »

lads anyone got a sopcast link?

Channel - 106723 Bloodzeed.

Links to others here
http://www.footballstreaming.info/streams/todays-links/

everdead.ie

I quite like this ref

Jax Teller

Promising start

Mr.Crinklewood

TheRedDevil10 wrote: »

http://www.firstrowsports.tv/watch/96969/1/watch-manchester-united-vs-wolverhampton-wanderers.html

Can the screen be maximized?

Edit..found it now...stupid advert was hiding it.

Will I Amnt

Hope Rooney can get back among the goals today,bright start from him

MagicMarker

That would have been some goal!

Mars Bar

Smashing header, pity it was just over.

Jax Teller

What were nani and Valencia up to there

Mr.Crinklewood

Rooney getting a lot of space around 25 yards out.

Spud83

Fans in fantastic form today exactly what the team need.

everdead.ie

What happened to Johnny Evans he used to be pretty good. I thought he'd get better but appears to be getting worse.

Cypher_sounds

Wolves are really up for this one.

See De Gea trying to make a decision whether to go out for that last cross or not, seemed uncertain about what to do.

Mars Bar

Valencia is too predictable.

Mr.Crinklewood

When will we score from a corner again?

Mars Bar

Mr.Crinklewood wrote: »

When will we score from a corner again?

Never. Corners aren't even an opportunity gained for us any more coz we are useless at them.

Cypher_sounds

Lovely through ball from carrick, rooney could have scored.

Professey Chin

Great work from Carrick. Loving how he's playing

Mars Bar

I love you Valencia, but you can't pass for **** anymore.

Not another super goalkeeper performance for the opposing team again?!

Cypher_sounds

YESSSSSSSSSSSSSS NANNNNI

Mars Bar

NANI you legend!!!

Professey Chin

Fcuking lovely Nani!!!

kmart6

68 games without a goal for Carrick...that's way too long!

But that'll do Nani....