Chris Sutton pictured previous to the Viaplay Cup Remaining between Rangers and Celtic at Hampden Park on February 26, 2023. (Picture by Ian MacNicol/Getty Photographs)
Chris Sutton has predicted Manchester United to as soon as once more run into hassle once they face Wolves on Boxing Day.
The Purple Devils are reeling after a depressing week by which they crashed out of the EFL Cup 4-3 to Tottenham Hotspur earlier than dropping 3-0 at dwelling to Bournemouth within the Premier League for the second yr working.
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Consequently, United are thirteenth within the desk, 9 factors adrift of the Champions League locations however solely 10 factors away from the relegation zone.
Up subsequent for the Purple Devils is a visit to Molineux to face a Wolves facet on a excessive after thrashing Leicester 3-0 away in Vitor Pereira’s first recreation in cost.
Chris Sutton makes grim Wolves vs Man Utd prediction
So, can United get again on observe in opposition to the staff positioned 18th within the Premier League desk?
Not in keeping with Chris Sutton.
“I often get a little bit of suggestions on social media once I predict a Manchester United defeat however it has been very quiet since I mentioned they’d lose to Bournemouth on Sunday,” the previous Celtic and Blackburn striker wrote in his predictions column for BBC Sport.
Tipping a 1-1 draw, he continued: “I didn’t assume the scoreline could be 3-0 once more, however the motive I went with the Cherries is as a result of they received at Outdated Trafford final season and, since then, they’ve improved whereas United have gone backwards. So, was it actually such a shock?
“Transferring on to this recreation, and the identical considering applies. Why would anybody have a look at Ruben Amorim’s facet and again them to beat Wolves? I can’t consider any compelling motive why something will probably be totally different right here.
“I really feel sorry for Amorim as a result of he arrived with such pleasure round his appointment however, only some weeks later, he should be totally conscious of how huge a job he faces to show issues round.
“United have wasted a fortune to construct this squad and, as Amorim retains saying, he’s nonetheless looking for his greatest XI. This can be a trial interval for him however he has obtained to cope with points like Marcus Rashford’s future as properly. He has obtained lots to kind out.
“It’s exhausting to know what Wolves will probably be like both, although. One of many positives from their win over Leicester in Vitor Pereira’s first recreation was a clear sheet however it’s a must to do not forget that the Foxes are bang common.
“So, as poor as United have been, I’m not going for Wolves to win this both. As a substitute, I believe this will probably be a decent recreation and it’s got draw written throughout it.”
