Why Wolves are perfect opponents to prove Erik ten Hag has fixed Manchester United's main issue

Manchester United host Wolverhampton Wanderers at Old Trafford this evening.

In the last five league fixtures against Wolves, United have a favourable record with four wins and one loss. Most fixtures against Wolves have been tight affairs with low-scoring results.

Erik ten Hag will be hoping his side can add more goals to their game this season and considering there have only been a total of five goals in the previous four matches between these two sides, Wolves could be the perfect opponents to prove whether Ten Hag has fixed United's goalscoring problems.

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May 2023, Manchester United 2-0 Wolves

Manchester United were looking to put pressure on those above them to secure a top-four finish and Champions League football.

Anthony Martial opened the scoring with his 50th Premier League goal with a simple finish from a square ball across the box from Antony.

On his return from injury, Alejandro Garnacho would provide a second goal to celebrate in added time. Garnacho used his impressive speed to run onto a ball threaded through by Bruno Fernandes, composed himself and powered the ball off the woodwork into Dan Bentley’s net.

December 2022, Wolves 0-1 Manchester United

Ten Hag showed his ruthless decision-making when he named the in-form Marcus Rashford on the bench due to “disciplinary” issues.

It was later revealed that Rashford was slightly late for a team meeting, but the Dutch coach’s high standards were upheld.

Rashford would later come on and provide the winning goal, showing his strength to hold off the