The Red Devils go into the clash with Mick McCarthy's side sitting five points behind leaders Chelsea in the table.
While fans are eagerly anticipating the encounter with neighbours City next Wednesday, Phelan is adopting a blinkered approach.
The assistant boss said: "There is no chance we could get sidetracked by Wednesday's game.
"The next match is always the most important one and we know how difficult it can be if you take your eye off the ball.
"Wolves are a tough proposition. I have heard that everybody is requesting they play a strong side. I am sure they were always intending to do that anyway."
McCarthy caused controversy when he made 10 changes in the corresponding fixture last season.
Despite being handed a £25,000 suspended fine by the Premier League, McCarthy will have felt vindicated as Wolves won the following game with Burnley on their way to retaining their top-flight status.
This term, McCarthy's side have already given United a searching examination in the Carling Cup less than a fortnight ago and subsequently came from behind to beat City in the Premier League last time.
Phelan is expecting another testing time at Old Trafford on Saturday.
He added: "We know exactly what a Mick McCarthy team is capable of.
"They have already shown a great resilience to play in the Premier League and have started to play some seriously good football over the last month or so.
"They have taken good teams to the edge and are just starting to get their just desserts.
"Against us in the Carling Cup they got the ball down and played some terrific football at times, so we will have to be on our guard."
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