The holidays may be about spreading joy, but for Manchester United it’s about damage control and making amends.

After a humiliating defeat to Bournemouth at Old Trafford last weekend, the Red Devils travel to face Wolverhampton Wanderers on Boxing Day desperate to regain some pride and climb up the Premier League table.

How to watch Manchester United vs Wolves:

• Date: Thursday, December 26, 2024
• Time: 12:30 p.m. ET
• Channel: USA Network
• Stream: Fubo

For the first time since 1989, United find themselves in the bottom half of the table at this point in the season. Let that sink in – this is a club that has been synonymous with silver medals and title races and is now struggling to save face.

The 3-0 defeat to Bournemouth wasn’t just a defeat; it was a wake-up call. The Cherries went on a rampage at Old Trafford, leaving fans questioning everything from their line-up to their tactics. For manager Erik ten Hag, the Wolves clash is a chance to steady the ship and prevent a holiday collapse.

Meanwhile, Wolves fancy their chances of spoiling Boxing Day for United. They have put in a solid performance at home this season and will be hoping to face another big opponent to cement their mid-table ambitions. Wolves’ defense was stingy and their counter-attacking prowess could cause problems for a United defense that was anything but secure.