It’s not new, the last time United against Wolves in Premier League first match

Despite being the top league champion in the history with 20 titles, Manchester United will have a tough beginning in the upcoming Premier League next Monday, the 14th of August, at Old Trafford against Wolverhampton.

As in every official opening season match, a new start is always complicated for every team beyond the squad and football players each have. Will be an advantage for red devils to play later than the rest of the English clubs? Of course! Erik Ten Hag has more time to prepare the opening match and will put the best starting lineup on the field to earn the first 3 points.

Furthermore, the recent results against Wolverhampton Wanderers FC were positive for Manchester, specially in Premier League since 2019 with 5 victories, only one defeat and 2 draws. Besides, including FA Cup, League Cup and Championship, red devils lead the history in each mentioned tournament.

But on the other hand, there is a previous unhappy background for the United and their fans, who don’t desire to remember it. In the 2021/2022 season, precisely in the 21st round, Wolves won 1-0 at Old Trafford, making history because was the first victory in the 21st century in the legendary stadium. That occasion broke a streak of more than 40 years without victories for them at Manchester United’s home. The last time was 1-0 in the 1979/1980 season.

The other ocassions that Manchester United started the Premier League against Wolverhampton

According to the Football Association official registries, the upcoming Premier League won’t the first that red devils begin his journey against Wolves at home. There were 2 similar beginning in the history of the English competition: the first one was in the 1936/1937 season (draw 1-1) and the second time was in the 1975/1976 season (Manchester won 2-0 at Molineux Stadium).