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    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:

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    2020-01-04T19:16:40.316Z

    Wolves 0-0 Manchester United

    88 minutes

    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.

    YELLOW CARD

    2020-01-04T19:13:55.093Z

    Wolves 0-0 Manchester United

    86 minutes

    Young is booked for dragging Neto to the ground.

    2020-01-04T19:12:34.410Z

    Wolves 0-0 Manchester United

    84 minutes

    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.

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    2020-01-04T19:11:24.043Z

    Wolves 0-0 Manchester United

    83 minutes

    Moutinho curls a shot just wide from around 25 yards out. Wolves are clearly determined to avoid a trip to Old Trafford.

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    2020-01-04T19:10:42.316Z

    Wolves 0-0 Manchester United

    82 minutes

    Chong, who's had a good second half, can't carry on after picking up that injury. Dalot replaces him.

    2020-01-04T19:10:00.470Z

    Wolves 0-0 Manchester United

    81 minutes

    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.

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    2020-01-04T19:08:26.743Z

    Wolves 0-0 Manchester United

    80 minutes

    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.

    2020-01-04T19:06:54.643Z

    Wolves 0-0 Manchester United

    77 minutes

    The hosts now look determined to score that elusive goal. Jonny cuts inside from the left and from the edge of the box sends a low shot just wide.

    2020-01-04T19:06:14.246Z

    Wolves 0-0 Manchester United

    76 minutes

    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). 

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    2020-01-04T19:04:49.040Z

    Wolves 0-0 Manchester United

    76 minutes

    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.

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    2020-01-04T19:03:58.146Z

    Wolves 0-0 Manchester United

    75 minutes

    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.

    2020-01-04T19:01:55.973Z

    Wolves 0-0 Manchester United

    74 minutes

    That tackle appears to have done some damage. Chong is down and clearly in pain, getting some attention from the physio close to the touchline.

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    YELLOW CARD

    2020-01-04T19:01:04.183Z

    Wolves 0-0 Manchester United

    73 minutes

    Chong easily skips past Kilman, who slides in and completely takes out the youngster. It's a poor challenge and a deserved booking.

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    2020-01-04T19:00:01.563Z

    Wolves 0-0 Manchester United

    72 minutes

    Wolves make a change too: Joao Moutinho is on for Saiss.

    2020-01-04T18:59:22.146Z

    Wolves 0-0 Manchester United

    70 minutes

    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. 

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    2020-01-04T18:57:42.603Z

    Wolves 0-0 Manchester United

    70 minutes

    United, who clearly need to change something, make a double substitution. Fred and Marcus Rashford replace Mata and James.

    2020-01-04T18:56:02.536Z

    Wolves 0-0 Manchester United

    67 minutes

    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.

    2020-01-04T18:55:17.926Z

    Wolves 0-0 Manchester United

    66 minutes

    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.

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    2020-01-04T18:52:32.710Z

    Wolves 0-0 Manchester United

    64 minutes

    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.

    2020-01-04T18:50:18.336Z

    Wolves 0-0 Manchester United

    62 minutes

    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.

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    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.

    Predicted line-ups

    Wolves XI: Patricio; Bennett, Coady, Kilman; Doherty, Dendoncker, Neves, Vinagre; Neto, Cutrone, Jota.

    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.

    Wolves 2-1 Manchester United 

    Form (all competitions)

    Wolves: WLWWLL

    Manchester United: DWLWWL

    Odds

    Wolves: 13/10

    Draw: 5/2

    Manchester United: 15/8

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