Manchester United return to Premier League action on Easter Sunday with a home clash live against Wolves, hoping to ride the wave of momentum from Thursday’s insane 5-4 extra-time win over Lyon in the Europa League.
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Today’s lineup at Old Trafford looks very different, and for good reason.
Manager Ruben Amorim has rotated heavily, making five changes from the side that went 120 minutes just days ago. All eyes are on Tyler Fredricson, who makes his senior debut in central defense alongside Victor Lindelöf, who captains the side. Harry Amass and Christian Eriksen also start, with Kobbie Mainoo, still glowing from his Lyon heroics, expected to play in a more advanced role behind striker Rasmus Højlund.
With Bruno Fernandes and Diogo Dalot given a well-earned breather and no sign of Altay Bayindir on the bench, Amorim has clearly prioritized player management ahead of next month’s massive Europa League semi-final against Athletic Club. That said, don’t mistake this for a throwaway fixture, United are still looking to climb out of the bottom half of the table, and a win over a resurgent Wolves could spark a much-needed late-season push.
Wolves, meanwhile, are buzzing under Vitor Pereira. They’ve clawed their way out of relegation danger with four straight league wins, including a 2-1 upset over Spurs last weekend. Key threats Matheus Cunha (14 goals) and Jørgen Strand Larsen (12 goals) are firing on all cylinders, and the Midlands side is eyeing their first league double over United since 1979/80, having already beaten them 2-0 on Boxing Day.
A quick glance at the United squad sheet also confirms that Jonny Evans is back in the matchday squad, while youngsters like Patrick Dorgu and Obi are ready to make an impact off the bench. Lisandro Martínez and Joshua Zirkzee remain out for the season.
United XI: Onana; Mazraoui, Lindelöf (c), Fredricson; Dorgu, Eriksen, Ugarte, Amass; Garnacho, Mainoo; Højlund.
Bench: Heaton, Dalot, Evans, Yoro, Casemiro, Maguire, Fernandes, Mount, Obi.
Wolves XI: Sa, Semedo (c), Bueno, Agbadou, Toti, Ait-Nouri, Andre, J Gomes, Munetsi, Cunha, Strand Larsen.
Bench: Bentley, Doherty, Djiga, Traore, Doyle, R Gomes, Sarabia, Forbs, Mane.
Kickoff is set for 14:00 BST and while there’s no UK television broadcast, MUTV, the United App, and ManUtd.com will have full coverage, including live radio commentary, pre-match buildup, in-game stats, and post-match reactions.
With only six games left in the league and a European trophy still in sight, this stretch run is everything for Amorim’s United. Easter Sunday might be about new beginnings, but for the Red Devils, it’s all about finishing strong.
Will Fredricson rise to the occasion? Can Mainoo shine again? And will United finally string together some consistent form in the league? It’s all happening at Old Trafford, stay tuned.