It would seem that at Old Trafford teams from different football worlds will meet. Such an impression may form at first glance at the table. Manchester United, contrary to the expectations of their fans, are not among the title contenders. At the same time, Amorim's side sits in the 'second tier' of the division's teams that will focus on securing a place in the Champions League spots. If they fail to meet the minimum objective, surely the Portuguese coach will resign, as have many of his predecessors who led the Red Devils after the Ferguson era. Wolverhampton's position on the table is catastrophic. Two points after eighteen rounds can only be described with the word 'collapse'. The cause of the club's plight is faulty management of the last five years. Each season after Nuno Santo's departure in 2022 ended with Wolves in a lower position in the Premier League than the previous one, and its coaches changed literally every season. Now a reasonable development for the club is preparation for performances in the Championship, but are Rob Edwards's charges ready to completely give up? Bookmakers have made the home side the favorites for the upcoming fixture, offering odds of 1.35 on their victory. It would seem the result of the Manchester match is obvious. However, there are a number of factors that make one doubt an easy win for Amorim's side. First, stability and a calm three-point haul against weaker opponents is not a characteristic of the Red Devils. Manchester United could easily beat Chelsea, and in the next match lose to Brentford. Second, Boxing Day carries a lot of surprises, and a match against the league's weakest side after a victory over a strong Newcastle carries an increased risk. Third, the visitors have nothing to lose, and every player who wants to preserve his place in the Premier League will want to 'sell' themselves at Old Trafford. One should expect a goal exchange in Manchester, as happened in the first-leg meeting between the two sides.