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GRIN AND STAIR IT

Manchester United midfielder Andreas Pereira trips over at Lowry Hotel and Alexis Sanchez is loving it

Wolves head to Old Trafford tomorrow as the hosts try to seal a fourth straight win

MANCHESTER UNITED are hoping to avoid a potential banana skin against Wolves - and Andreas Pereira has already slipped up.

The Brazilian midfielder, 22, almost stacked it going up the stairs to the Lowry Hotel ahead of tomorrow's clash at Old Trafford.

 Andreas Pereira had some trouble getting into Manchester United's team hotel
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Andreas Pereira had some trouble getting into Manchester United's team hotelCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke
 The Brazilian lost his footing going up the steps to The Lowry
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The Brazilian lost his footing going up the steps to The LowryCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke

Unfortunately for the youngster, team-mate Alexis Sanchez was following close behind and got a great view of his stumble.

Chile ace Sanchez, 29, wore a huge smile after the incident - a rare sight since his switch from Arsenal.

United have won three on the bounce, following up wins over Burnley and Watford with a Champions League victory over Young Boys.

But newly-promoted Wolves will provide a stern test having already taken a point of Pep Guardiola and Manchester City.

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 Alexis Sanchez enjoyed watching his team-mate's struggles
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Alexis Sanchez enjoyed watching his team-mate's strugglesCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke
 The Chile ace has endured a tough start to life at Old Trafford
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The Chile ace has endured a tough start to life at Old TraffordCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke
 Andreas Pereira managed to regain his footing just in time
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Andreas Pereira managed to regain his footing just in timeCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke

The pressure has eased slightly on Jose Mourinho but the Old Trafford chief needs another win in the 3pm kick-off to build momentum.

United face Derby in the League Cup on Tuesday followed by a trip to West Ham, who finally seem to have clicked into gear.

 Romelu Lukaku was the picture of concentration as he strolled in
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Romelu Lukaku was the picture of concentration as he strolled inCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke
 Michael Carrick arrived with his former team-mates
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Michael Carrick arrived with his former team-matesCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke
 Chris Smalling has put in improved performances of late, with Jose Mourinho saying the only down point was his hair cut
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Chris Smalling has put in improved performances of late, with Jose Mourinho saying the only down point was his hair cutCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke
 David de Gea could be busy against free-flowing Wolves
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David de Gea could be busy against free-flowing WolvesCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke
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They go into the clash eighth in the table with nine points from five matches, one more than ninth-placed Wolves.

Nuno Espirito Santo spent heavily over the summer and his side will provide a formidable test after following their draw at home to City with three straight wins.

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