{"id":653865,"date":"2025-04-19T13:00:01","date_gmt":"2025-04-19T17:00:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/?p=653865"},"modified":"2025-04-18T19:04:29","modified_gmt":"2025-04-18T23:04:29","slug":"wolves-predicted-lineup-vs-manchester-united","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2025\/04\/19\/wolves-predicted-lineup-vs-manchester-united\/","title":{"rendered":"Wolves Predicted Lineup Vs Manchester United for April 20"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Wolverhampton Wanderers head to Old Trafford this Sunday brimming with confidence after a remarkable turnaround under head coach V\u00edtor Pereira. With Premier League safety all but secured, Wolves aim to extend their impressive run against a vulnerable Manchester United side. Here is our Wolves predicted lineup.<\/p>\n<h2>Wolves Predicted Lineup Vs Manchester United As the Visitors Look to Make History<\/h2>\n<h3>How Wolves Have Lined Up Recently<\/h3>\n<p>Since Pereira&#8217;s appointment in December, Wolves have used a 3-4-2-1 formation, emphasising width and quick transitions. In their 4-2 victory over <a  href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=HdaBCbW49Zc\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Tottenham Hotspur<\/a>, Wolves used the same line-up as in their previous three matches. This line-up had Jos\u00e9 S\u00e1 between the sticks and\u00a0a back three of Matt Doherty, Emmanuel Agbadou, and Toti Gomes.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2025\/04\/17\/jorgen-strand-larsen-wolves\/\" target=\"_self\">How J\u00f8rgen Strand Larsen&#8217;s Newfound Form Can Help Wolves Push For Europe Next Season<\/a><\/p>\n<p>A midfield four consisted of N\u00e9lson Semedo, Jo\u00e3o Gomes, Andr\u00e9, and Rayan A\u00eft-Nouri, with a forward line comprised of Marshall Munetsi, J\u00f8rgen Strand Larsen, and Jean-Richner Bellegarde. Strand Larsen has continued to impress with this favoured line-up, scoring five goals in the past four games, all of which Wolves have won. Wolves will now be looking to complete their first league double over Manchester United since 1979\/80.<\/p>\n<h3>Wolves Recent Form And Tactics<\/h3>\n<p>Wolves are enjoying a four-game winning streak, their best in the English top flight since 1972, highlighted in their 4-2 victory over Spurs. Pereira&#8217;s tactical approach focuses on compact defence and rapid counterattacks, utilising the pace of players like Semedo and Matheus Cunha.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2025\/04\/17\/eintract-frankfurt-wolves-fabio-silva\/\" target=\"_self\">Eintract Frankfurt Eye Wolves Forward Chasing &#8216;Redemption&#8217;<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Defensively, Wolves maintain a disciplined shape, frustrating opponents and capitalising on turnovers. They tend to patiently build up from the back, seeking to exploit spaces opened by the opponents&#8217; press. This approach requires intelligent movement and precise passing, aiming to control the game&#8217;s tempo and create quality scoring opportunities.<\/p>\n<h3>Injuries to Consider<\/h3>\n<p>During his press conference, <a  href=\"https:\/\/www.expressandstar.com\/sport\/2025\/04\/18\/manchester-united-v-wolves-whos-out-and-whos-a-doubt\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Pereira<\/a> advised that Bellegard, Doherty, and Hwang Hee-Chan are all doubts for Sunday&#8217;s trip to Old Trafford. Pedro Lima and Sam Jonstone are ruled out of the squad. Enso Gonzalez, Sasa Kalajdzic, Yerson Mosquera, and Leon Chiwome remain on the sidelines with long-term injuries.<\/p>\n<h3>Wolves Predicted Lineup Vs Manchester United<\/h3>\n<p>GK: Jos\u00e9 S\u00e0<\/p>\n<p>Defence: Santiago Bueno, Emmanuel Agbadou, &amp; Toti Gomes<\/p>\n<p>Midfield: N\u00e9lson Semedo, Jo\u00e3o Gomes, Andr\u00e9, &amp; Rayan A\u00eft-Nouri<\/p>\n<p>Forwards: Marshall Munetsi, Matheus Cunha, &amp; J\u00f8rgen Strand Larsen<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Wolverhampton Wanderers head to Old Trafford this Sunday brimming with confidence after a remarkable turnaround under head coach V\u00edtor Pereira. With Premier League safety all but secured, Wolves aim to extend their impressive run against a vulnerable Manchester United side. Here is our Wolves predicted lineup. 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