Manchester United holt Big-Point gegen Wolverhampton Wanderers

In a very close first half, both teams initially could only put light accents through long-distance shots, defender Romain Saïss booked the dangerous first final. The Frenchman extended a free kick by João Moutinho with the back of his neck to the crossbar (23 ‘).

United failed final pass accuracy for long stretches but still had a great opportunity to take the lead after 34 minutes. After a Mason Greenwood cross, Bruno Fernandes came up close at the far post, but missed out on Wolves goalkeeper Rui Patrício (34th).

Shortly before the break, Saïss came back dangerously after a free kick from Neto and this time he found his master in goalkeeper David De Gea (39th).

In the second half, either, both teams gave nothing, it was only in the 64th minute that United began to look dangerous in front of goal. After a cross from Fernandes, Rashford jumped past opponent Conor Coaady, but headed the ball well over the goal from close range (64th).

In the final phase, the hosts pushed the lead more and more, much more than a few long-distance shots from Paul Pogba (75th), Anthony Martial (77th) and Fernandes (85th), the Red Devils initially had no to offer against concentrated defending guests. .

When everything seemed like a goalless draw, it was time for Marcus Rashford. The young Englishman threw a long pass from Fernandes, made Rayan Aït-Nouri look bad and deflected to the left from 13 meters. Saïss wanted to save, but he falsified the ball with the unsustainable thigh in the right corner (90. + 3).

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer (Manchester United manager): “We didn’t play as well as we wanted to, but we scored three points against an unpleasant opponent. Late goals are a tradition at this club. I’m glad I did it today.”

Marcus Rashford (Manchester United): “It was the difficult game we expected. My goal was perhaps not the best, but we are happy to take these three points.”

Conor Coady (Wolverhampton Wanderers): “I think we deserved more today. We are really served right now.”

Marcus Rashford scored in the league for the first time after 845 minutes at Old Trafford.

Less than 48 hours after the 1-1 draw against Tottenham, the Wolves had to play their next tough game. In the first round, the guests stayed at eye level and even resolved a possibility of being overweight. After switching sides, the short regeneration time became noticeable with increasing playtime, such that relay attacks became an absolute rarity. Towards the end, the visibly tired guests defended their own penalty area with man and mouse, but were unable to avoid impending disaster despite a great fight.

The Wolverhampton Wanderers have lost a league game to Manchester United for the first time since their promotion in 2018. Previously, the Wolves were unbeaten four times with one win and three draws.

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