Chris Sutton pictured previous to the Viaplay Cup Last between Rangers and Celtic at Hampden Park on February 26, 2023. (Photograph by Ian MacNicol/Getty Photographs)
Chris Sutton has predicted Manchester United to as soon as once more run into bother once they face Wolves on Boxing Day.
The Pink Devils are reeling after a depressing week during 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 12 months 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 Pink 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 monitor in opposition to the group positioned 18th within the Premier League desk?
Not in line 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 can be 3-0 once more, however the purpose I went with the Cherries is as a result of they gained at Previous Trafford final season and, since then, they’ve improved whereas United have gone backwards. So, was it actually such a shock?
“Shifting on to this recreation, and the identical pondering applies. Why would anybody take a look at Ruben Amorim’s facet and again them to beat Wolves? I can’t consider any compelling purpose why something might be totally different right here.
“I really feel sorry for Amorim as a result of he arrived with such pleasure round his appointment however, just a few weeks later, he should be totally conscious of how large 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. It is a trial interval for him however he has obtained to cope with points like Marcus Rashford’s future as nicely. He has obtained so much to kind out.
“It’s exhausting to know what Wolves might be like both, although. One of many positives from their win over Leicester in Vitor Pereira’s first recreation was a clear sheet however you need 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 an alternative, I believe this might be a decent recreation and it’s got draw written throughout it.”
