Wolves v Manchester United LIVE: Premier League result and reaction as United grab late win in thriller
Marcus Rashford starts as Man United look to climb the Premier League table with a win at Wolves
Manchester United will attempt to get back to winning ways in the Premier League once more as they face Wolverhampton Wanderers at Molineux this evening.
The Red Devils beat Newport in the FA Cup at the weekend but have won just two top-flight games from the last eight in a run stretching back to November. That leaves them ninth in the table, outsiders in the race for a Europa Conference League spot and not even in the conversation for Champions League places, a poor return for Erik ten Hag’s spending of over £400m.
For Wolves, recent form is a different story. Gary O’Neil has led his team to five wins in seven and just one defeat in 10 in all competitions, seeing the team rise to 11th in the table and knowing they can overhaul United in the table with victory this time out.
They also remain in the FA Cup after beating rivals West Brom in the fourth round, with the match notable for fan violence causing a delay to proceedings.
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Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Manchester United
It's a third Premier League goal in the fledgling career of Hojlund, who has now netted in each of his last three games for the Red Devils across all competitions.
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Manchester United
Wolves win possession high up the pitch and Lemina finds Cunha on the edge of the box, who cuts inside and curls a shot goalwards which Onana barely has to move to save and hold!
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Manchester United
Casemiro's ball over the top sends Garnacho in behind the defence and away from Toti. Rashford's sprinting up in support to his left, but the youngster's cross is woefully mis-hit and sails behind for a goal-kick!
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Manchester United
Goal Rasmus Winther Højlund
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Manchester United
Wolves win their first corner of the game after Shaw blocks Semedo's initial cross behind, but from the set-piece Dawson's header back across goal is an easy one for Onana to collect.
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Manchester United
Shaw wraps around the outside of Rashford and scoops a cross back from the byline. Toti heads clear for Wolves, but Casemiro is onto the loose ball and lashes a mistimed half-volley over the bar!!
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Manchester United
CHANCE!!! Semedo's cross-field pass puts Cunha into plenty of space, and he dribbles past Dalot into the 18-yard box. Dalot follows the Wolves forward as he opens up to shoot, getting a foot in to block and send the ball into Onana's gloves at the near post!
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Manchester United
Having won just two of their first six Premier League away games against Wolves, Manchester United have now won each of their last three visits to Molineux, and that Rashford opener has them on course to make it four wins straight.
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Manchester United
Manchester United look to stretch Wolves again as Fernandes and Rashford link up in the box. Fernandes takes a poor touch but is able to tee up Casemiro for a 20-yard shot, which he pulls just wide of Sa's right-hand post!
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Manchester United
A smart touch from Rashford gives Hojlund the chance to knock the ball ahead and race onto it over halfway, but he's muscled off it by Dawson and Wolves win possession back!
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