Wolverhampton are in dire need of a victory to help their survival chances but face a massive hurdle on Saturday – Manchester United.
League-leaders United are five points clear on top of the table and have yet to lose this season, whereas their table opposites in Wolves sit in last place, two points clear on bottom.
Interestingly, Mick McCarthy’s men have been denied at the death against United on two occasions this season – once in the league, once in the League Cup – in brave 2-1 and 3-2 losses respectively (both at Old Trafford), which would give Wolves fans hope that they can perhaps pull off a result on Saturday.
It was another late goal that defeated Wolves on Wednesday, as Daniel Sturridge scored on debut for Bolton.
If Wolverhampton can expect any points from their encounter with United, their defence will have to be faultless to deny the likes of Dimitar Berbatov (19 goals this season) and the in-form Wayne Rooney, who scored a double against Aston Villa on Tuesday.
United will also be inspired by the retirement of former captain Gary Neville on Wednesday, and will be aiming to celebrate his career with victory at the Molineux.
Wolves will go into the clash minus winger Stephen Hunt and former United youth striker Sylvain Ebanks-Blake, while Sir Alex Ferguson’s only injury absence is likely to be broken-leg victim Antonio Valencia.