Does Matheus Cunha play today? Wolverhampton x Manchester United today in the Premier League: where to watch and likely lineups

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Matheus Cunha Foto: Matheus Cunha - Foto: X

Manchester United visits Wolverhampton this Monday, December 8, 2025, at 5pm (Brasília time), at Molineux Stadium, for the 15th round of the Os Wolves remain in last place with just two points gained in 14 games, without any victory this season. Já the Red Devils occupy eighth place with 22 points and are looking to get closer to the G-4.

The match pits the worst attack in the league (Wolves, 7 goals) against a defense that conceded 29 goals – also the worst in the championship. ESPN and Disney+ broadcast live to Brasil.

  • Referee: Michael Salisbury
  • VAR: Nicholas Hopton
  • Stadium: Molineux, Wolverhampton (capacity 32,050 fans)
  • Forecast temperature: 9°C with light drizzle and wind of 24 km/h

Matheus Cunha is going through a great phase at United

Matheus The Brazilian striker has scored five goals and provided three assists in the last eight games for Premier League. Sua velocidade e capacidade de finalização de média distância preocupam a defesa dos antigos companheiros.

Since the transfer in July 2025, Cunha has quickly adapted to the 3-4-2-1 formation and dangerous double formation with Zirkzee and Mbeumo.

Wolverhampton critical situation

Rob Edwards’s team hasn’t won in 14 rounds and comes from eight consecutive defeats in all competitions. The defense has conceded at least two goals in seven of the last ten games. Important Lesões such as Marshall Munetsi and João Gomes force improvisations in midfield.

The attack depends almost exclusively on Jørgen Strand Larsen (3 goals) and Hwang Hee-chan, who have yet to score in the current season.

Recovery of Manchester United under Amorim

Ruben Bruno Fernandes commands the midfield with more than 90% passing accuracy and Casemiro once again presented a good defensive level.

The defensive sector still has flaws in dead balls, but has improved with the fixed entry of Mazraoui and De Ligt.

Line-ups for the clash

Wolverhampton (5-3-2): Johnstone; Semedo, Mosquera, Toti Gomes, Aït-Nouri, Bellegarde; André, João Gomes (or Lemina), Forbs; Cunha (no, Cunha is in United – error fixed: Hwang Hee-chan), Técnico: Rob Edwards.

Manchester United (3-4-2-1): Onana; Mazraoui, De Ligt, Martínez; Dalot, Casemiro, Mainoo, Dorgu; Bruno Fernandes, Garnacho; Matheus Cunha. Técnico: Ruben Amorim.

Where to watch Wolverhampton x Manchester United live

Exclusive broadcast on Brasil on ESPN (closed TV) and Disney+ (streaming) from 4:45 pm with pre-game. The streaming service allows you to watch on up to four screens simultaneously and offers replays of the best moments right after the final whistle.

Anyone on Reino Unido watches on Sky Sports Main Event, but for the Brazilian public the official options are ESPN and Disney+.

History favors Red Devils

In the last ten clashes, Manchester United won six, drew two and lost only two to Wolverhampton. The last game at Molineux, in April 2025, ended 2-1 for Wolves in Old Trafford, but away from home United has not lost to Wolves since 2021.

Average goals in the last five duels: 3.2 per match.

Last five games for each team

Wolverhampton:

  • Nottingham Forest 1 x 0
  • Wolves 0 x 2
  • Crystal Palace 2 x 0 Wolves
  • Wolves 1 x 1
  • Tottenham 3 x 0

Manchester United:

  • United 1 x 1
  • Crystal Palace 1 x 2 United
  • United 0 x 1
  • Brighton 2 x 4
  • United 2 x 1

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