Wolves beware: Man United have shown no mercy to 20th-placed PL teams
Manchester United are set to host Wolverhampton Wanderers in the Premier League on Tuesday.
The Red Devils have surged up to sixth in the table, level on points with fifth-placed Chelsea and firmly back in the Champions League conversation.
Another win would further strengthen United’s growing case for a top-four finish and underline their upward momentum under manager Ruben Amorim.
Wolves are marooned at the foot of the table with just two points to their name.
They remain the only side in the division without a single victory this season and already look destined for a long relegation battle.
Based on recent performances, it would not be unreasonable to suggest that even climbing to 19th place could prove beyond them.
Here we look at how United have fared against teams that eventually finished bottom of the Premier League in recent seasons.
2025-26: Wolverhampton Wanderers (potentially 20th)
United struck first through captain Bruno Fernandes after Wolves produced a moment of chaotic defending inside their own box.
Jean-Ricner Bellegarde briefly lifted Wolves’ spirits by ending their lengthy goal drought right on the stroke of half-time.
Any hopes of a fightback were swiftly extinguished as goals from Bryan Mbeumo and Mason Mount reasserted United’s authority.
Fernandes then put the result beyond doubt by calmly converting from the penalty spot to cap a commanding display.
The reverse fixture will take place tomorrow.
2024-25: Southampton
Matthijs de Ligt scored his maiden United goal before Marcus Rashford doubled United’s lead.
The Saints showed flashes of intent in the final third, but goalkeeper Andre Onana kept them at bay.
Any lingering resistance evaporated when Jack Stephens was sent off in the second half, reducing Southampton to ten men.
Alejandro Garnacho added gloss to the scoreline deep into stoppage time, sealing a routine and comfortable win.
The reverse fixture proved a bit tricky with Southampton taking the lead via Manuel Ugarte’s own goal.
Both Garnacho and Antony squandered golden opportunities, leaving United on the cusp of a damaging defeat.
However, Amad Diallo stood up and single-handedly turned the game around with a 12-minute hat-trick.
2023-24: Sheffield United
A trip to Bramall Lane resulted in a narrow 2-1 win for the Red Devils.
Scott McTominay fired United ahead, only to later concede a penalty that allowed Oliver McBurnie to level the scores.
Erik ten Hag’s men dominated the second half and snatched the three points after a fantastic curling strike from Diogo Dalot.
Two United leaders, Bruno Fernandes and Harry Maguire, stepped up and guided their side to a 4-2 victory at Old Trafford later in the season.
Jayden Bogle stunned United by giving Sheffield United an early lead, capitalising on a costly error from Onana.
Harry Maguire restored parity, but the Blades struck again just eight minutes later to reignite nerves.
Bruno Fernandes steadied the ship with a penalty before unleashing a sensational long-range strike.
Rasmus Hojlund then put the seal on the victory with a late goal, ensuring United avoided an embarrassing upset.
Article written by Sanidhya Bhardwaj .