Relegation rivals are Wolves' biggest challenge, says McCarthy

Mick McCarthy insists Wolves' biggest challenge is to perform well against their relegation rivals rather than the forthcoming double header with title-chasing Manchester United and Arsenal.

Wolves are still in the bottom three of the Barclays Premier League despite last weekend's 2-1 home success over Manchester City.

They visit Old Trafford on Saturday and entertain Arsene Wenger's side next Wednesday.

But after that Wolves face Blackpool, Sunderland, Blackburn, Birmingham, West Brom and Wigan in the run up to Christmas.

McCarthy said: "The bigger test is to play against Bolton, Blackburn, Sunderland, Wigan - all the teams that will be around us.

"They are all coming up and they are the ones that we have to play well in, and graft in, and put good performances in."