Mansion Sports – Premier League season presents another compelling fixture in Matchweek 15, with Wolverhampton Wanderers preparing to host Manchester United at Molineux Stadium. The match is scheduled for Monday, 8 December 2025 at 20:00 local time.

Manchester United enter this contest with strong momentum in away matches, having collected eight points from their four most recent league games on the road — a stark contrast to Wolves, who have only secured two points throughout the entire season.

Team Conditions Ahead of the Match

Wolves

Supporters at Molineux face a discouraging reality, as Wolves risk recording their worst-ever Premier League campaign. 

With only two points from 14 fixtures, the club is at risk of breaking Derby County’s infamous low tally of 11 points from the 2007–2008 season.

Their latest match resulted in a 0–1 defeat to Nottingham Forest through a goal by Igor Jesus, widening the gap to safety to 12 points behind Leeds United.

Wolves have suffered eight consecutive defeats in all competitions and seven straight losses in the Premier League. 

Even more concerning is their failure to score in their last five league matches, marking the longest goalless run in the club’s top-flight history.

Despite this, Wolves still carry memories of two wins over Manchester United last season, though repeating such results appears challenging. United have not lost consecutive league matches at Molineux for 45 years.

Manchester United

On the opposite side, Ruben Amorim’s Manchester United remain inconsistent. Moments of improved form often give way to disappointing results, such as a home loss to a 10-man Everton or a 1–1 draw against West Ham United last week.

A superb strike from Diogo Dalot initially lifted hopes before United conceded late, settling for a draw. Their lack of intensity and determination drew strong criticism, including from Roy Keane.

United sit eighth after Matchweek 14 but could drop further depending on other results. Nevertheless, their away record paints a more encouraging picture, with victories over Liverpool and Crystal Palace, and draws against Nottingham Forest and Tottenham Hotspur.

Historically, United perform well against sides at the bottom of the table, although two of their last eight defeats to bottom-placed teams came against Wolves, including one in 2011.

Wolves vs Manchester United Lineups for December 2025

Below are the projected starting lineups for both sides, including formations and head coaches.

Wolves (3-4-2-1)

Wolves will be without Joao Gomes due to suspension from yellow card accumulation. Their situation is further complicated by Marshall Munetsi’s calf injury. Jean-Ricner Bellegarde is expected to assume a more central role alongside Andre.

Several players remain doubtful, including Ladislav Krejci, Fer Lopez, and Hugo Bueno. Meanwhile, Rodrigo Gomes, Leon Chiwome, and Daniel Bentley are confirmed absentees.

Wolves Projected Lineup

Manchester United (3-4-2-1)

Manchester United hope Matthijs de Ligt can return after missing the previous match against West Ham due to injury. 

Diogo Dalot is also expected to feature despite a recent knock. Harry Maguire and Benjamin Sesko remain unavailable until the end of the month.

Matheus Cunha, recovered from a head injury, is expected to lead the attack against his former club, for whom he contributed 21 Premier League goal involvements last season.

Manchester United Projected Lineup

This comprehensive overview of the Wolves vs Manchester United lineups for December 2025 highlights the contrasting conditions of both teams as they head into an important Premier League encounter.