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Man Utd couldn't have hand picked a better fixture to start their Premier League campaign than a home tie with a Wolves side lurching from one crisis to another.
Erik tan Hag has been handed even more cash this summer to strengthen while Wolves have parted ways with thier boss Julen Lopetegui just last week, with Gary O'Neil coming in.
O'Neil did brilliantly with Bournemouth but he's come in too late to provide much direction to this rudderless Wolves outfit - so United really should be filling their boots to get off to a flying start.
Leg 1: Wolves over 2.5 cards
What actually can O'Neil bring to this Wolves side in such a short space of time? Well one thing he can try and do is get his side fired up, instruct them to be aggressive and get in United's faces.
It's about the only thing they can do if they're to limit the damage - at least show some fighting spirit in the face of adversity, especially in their opening fixture when even Wolves fans could have some hope.
And O'Neil's Bournemouth side ended the season with 22 cards in their last eight away games - getting at least two in each game and three or more in five outings.
So it's in his wheelhouse and 6/52.20 on over 2.5 Wolves cards at Old Trafford looks solid enough.
Leg 2: Bruno Fernandes 1+ foul
Bruno Fernandes doesn't strike everyone as captain material but he'll lead the team out at Old Trafford and will be keen to show he can lead from the front on the pitch as well.
He could well get involved in the goals, but we'll back him in a couple of stats bets including him to give away a foul as he looks to impress.
It's easily done with the adrenaline of the season opener, and he's no stranger to hearing the whistle having given away 42 fouls in 37 league games last season.
Fernandes gave away a foul in six of his last eight league outings - and he's also 17/102.70 for 2+ fouls, which he managed in 10 Premier League games which would make a nice side bet by itself.
Leg 3: Bruno Fernandes 2+ shots on target
We'll also back Bruno for 2+ shots on target at 6/42.50 as, like with the fouls angle, he'll be doing everything to start quickly.
He'll be on free kicks too so will have plenty of chances to pull the the trigger - and 2+ shots on target in four of his last five home league games is good enough for me to pull the trigger on this bet.
Leg 4: Marcus Rashford 2+ shots on target
We'd like just a little bit more meat on the bones to try and start the week on a high so we'll back Marcus Rashford to hit the ground running.
He's a decent each-way shout for the Golden Boot at 16/117.00 and could well get off to a flyer with a goal or two here.
But 2+ shots on target, as he managed in seven of eight to end last season in the league, should be easil achievable if hes' anywhere near sharp.
Rashford was especially good at Old Trafford in hitting the target, only failing twice and having multiple efforts in 13 of 18 home league games. Wolves is a nice way to ease back into that form.
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