Manchester United are looking to restore some lost confidence following their defeat by Arsenal on New Year's Day as they travel to Wolves in the FA Cup third round.
Wolves have a positive record against United in recent seasons, and for two teams who like to counter-attack this could be a tight and tense encounter.
Solskjaer is under pressure after being so thoroughly beaten by the Gunners while Nuno Espirito Santo is looking to get his side's form going again following back-to-back defeats. Follow it live:
Moutinho does brilliantly to win the ball in midfield before setting Neto clear down the left. He races forward with intent but then sends a dismal cross out of play for a goal kick. Time's running out for either side to find a winner.
Rashford breaks into the box after a swift, incisive United move and goes to ground theatrically. Neves gets a touch on the ball with his sliding challenge, though, and Rashford's protests are waved away.
Off the post! Jimenez drives into the box and shoots from an impossibly tight angle. It's a commendable effort, cannoning off the outside of the post. But he could never have scored from that position, as Romero, who made no effort to save it, clearly knew.
United are having to withstand heavy pressure now. Traore accelerates to the byline and sends another dangerous cross into the middle. It beats everyone but Wolves keep the move alive. Traore again looks to provide, but this time his ball in is headed away.
Wolves have the ball in the net, but it won't count! Jonny, with his first involvement, sends an excellent cross into the middle. It's met by Doherty, who appears to head past Romero from close range. But he inadvertently glances his header off his own arm, and the goal is ruled out. He really should have scored that (without requiring the use of an arm).
Inventive from Jimenez, who bursts into the box and from a tight angle sends a rabona across the face of goal. It's easy on the eye, but ultimately ineffective.
The free kick is eventually taken and sent deep towards the far post, where Matic tries to hook it back into the middle. He can't keep the ball in play.
Wolves make another substitution as Jonny comes on for Vinagre.
Rashford almost scores immediately! What an impact that would have been. Fred picks out Greenwood, who spots Rashford in space in the box. His finish is deflected off Coady and loops over the head of a helpless Ruddy before crashing against the crossbar.
Wild from Greenwood, who's had a quite second half. He cuts inside from the right and sends a shot high into the stand behind the goal to derisory jeers from the home fans.
United win a free kick on the right flank, which is taken short by Mata and then floated into the box. The intended target is Maguire, but he can't get his head to it and Matic can't keep the attack alive.
Traore, having almost tripped himself up, eventually works space to cross from the right. The ball is flicked on to Vinagre, who tries an ambitious half volley which sails over the bar.
Chong looks the most likely United player to create something. He sets off on another driving run, making his way to the byline before pulling the ball back into the box. Coady gets to it first and clears.
Preview
What time is it?
Wolves vs Manchester United kicks off at 5.31pm on Saturday 4 January. The one-minute delay is part of the Heads Up initiative which seeks to raise awareness of mental health within football.
Where can I watch it?
The match will be broadcast on BT Sport 1, with coverage starting at 5pm. Alternatively, subscribers can live stream the match via the BT Sport app on your smartphone, laptop or tablet.
Manchester United XI: Romero; Young, Jones, Maguire, Williams; Fred, Matic; Pereira, Lingard, Mata; Greenwood.
Prediction
After that thrilling comeback win over Manchester City, it looked like Wolves were on the up, but the most recent defeat by Watford – preceded by the loss at Liverpool – will no doubt have taken some of the wind out of the team’s sails. But against United, they face a side that is desperately struggling to shake off its mediocrity. Wolves’ impressive home form should help see them through to a win.
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