Wolves look for cup run

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So the draw for the League Cup fourth round is in, and it’s Wolves who have been gifted the glamorous tie at Old Trafford. For lower league teams, this is the draw that all the fans (and increasingly, the chairmen) have been praying for, but Wolves may be forgiven any feelings of regret at not having been drawn against the likes of Northampton Town or Ipswich.

And no disrespect to those sides, but with the job facing Mick McCarthy’s men this season in the Premiership, a cup-run could be just what the doctor ordered – but if this is to materialise, it seems they will have to do it the hard way.

Carling Cup betting pundits note how Manchester United will almost certainly continue with their policy of squad rotation, despite heavy criticism following their dour 0-0 draw with Rangers in the Champions’ League, but will still fancy their chances against a Wolves team struggling for form, and more importantly, goals.

Having previously beaten Southend and Notts County, despite both games requiring extra time, it looked as though Wolves may have fancied themselves in this competition – especially having seen the likes of Spurs, Chelsea and Liverpool all eliminated in the last round.

But Manchester United at home have to be seen as strong favourites with Carling Cup Odds for both this tie and the whole competition, especially considering the manner of their comprehensive 5-2 victory away at Scunthorpe in the last round.

Wolves will be hoping to recall the previously injured Steven Hunt, who has been stuck on the sidelines for the last eight months with a broken foot, but with Manchester United’s strength in depth, and considering Michael Owen’s ruthlessness at Glanford Park, it seems likely that the current holders will be strong favourites to book their place in the quarter finals.


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