Old Trafford buzzed with anticipation as Manchester United prepared to face Wolves, seeking a second consecutive home victory.
Recent form had been a cruel mistress for Wolves, a stark contrast to glimpses of potential. Careless errors had spiraled into genuinely concerning performances, evidenced by dropped points against Everton, West Ham, and Bournemouth.
Friday’s hard-fought win against Newcastle United offered a flicker of hope, a much-needed boost to morale. However, the pressure was immense; failure to defeat the league’s bottom side threatened to erase all positive momentum.
Wolves found themselves stranded at the foot of the table, a desolate landscape after 18 games without a win, accumulating a meager two points. Courageous displays away to Arsenal and Liverpool hinted at a fighting spirit, yet ultimately yielded no reward.
The atmosphere crackled with tension as both teams prepared to battle, each acutely aware of the stakes. A pivotal match loomed, promising a compelling contest between a side striving for consistency and another desperately seeking salvation.
