Manchester United vs Wolves LIVE: Premier League result and reaction as Raphael Varane scores winner
Man Utd 1-0 Wolves: Raphael Varane’s header sees the hosts claim all three points despite a spirited performance from Wolves
Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.Manchester United got their 2023/24 Premier League campaign off to a winning start despite a poor performance at Old Trafford against Wolverhampton Wanderers.
The visitors were the better side for most of the game with Matheus Nunes and Matheus Cunha finding lots of joy with runs through midfield but the midlands side lacked quality in front of goal. Debutant Andre Onana impressed for the hosts and made a number of saves in the second half to keep them ahead.
But, it was Raphael Varane who provided the difference. Jadon Sancho won a corner that was initially cleared. Varane stayed up the pitch and when Bruno Fernandes chipped it back into the box he was on hand to meet Aaron Wan-Bissaka’s pass and head home the winner.
Relive the action as Manchester United host Wolves in the Premier League:
Man Utd 0-0 Wolves
48 mins: Pedro Neto weaves past a couple of United players on his way to the edge of the box. He links up with Pablo Sarabia and is fed the ball back only for Andre Onana to come flying off his line to turn the ball behind for a Wolves corner.
The set piece comes to nothing and the home side clear their lines.
Second half! Man Utd 0-0 Wolves
Erik ten Hag has made a change with Lisandro Martinez replaced by Victor Lindelof at the break. Man Utd get into a huddle before the match restarts and it’s Raphael Varane who’s giving the team talk.
Wolves get the game back underway.
HT Man Utd 0-0 Wolves
What is the Manchester United boss thinking at half-time? He may need to make some changes before the second half.
HT Man Utd 0-0 Wolves
Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana, spoke to Sky Sports before kick off saying: “I am very happy to be here. It is important for us to have a good start. I am excited and confident.
“We have so much quality, we have great players. I am here to do what the team needs.”
He’s had a decent debut so far but hasn’t really been challenged by Wolves yet. His passing has been strong though.
HT Man Utd 0-0 Wolves
Wolves didn’t look like a team that had just a few days to prepare for this match under a new manager. They were hungry, intense and physically stronger than Man Utd in most areas of the pitch.
The first half certainly belonged to them but Erik ten Hag’s men had a tendancy to play better in the second half of games last year. Will that be the case again tonight?
Half-time! Man Utd 0-0 Wolves
45+2 mins: A misplaced pass gives the ball to Antony who sends it up to Rashford. Rashford touches the ball into the box and shoots but his effort is turned behind for a corner.
Bruno Fernandes floats the set piece onto the head of Raphael Varane who can’t find the target.
The whistle goes for half-time.
Man Utd 0-0 Wolves
45 mins: Two minutes added time to play at the end of the first half.
Man Utd 0-0 Wolves
43 mins: Alejandro Garnacho underhits a pass to Luke Shaw who arrives late on Pablo Sarabia, the Wolves players who gets to the ball first.
Wolves break into the back but United get players back to defend and eventually work the ball clear. The referee then goes over and books Shaw for the initially tackle.
Man Utd 0-0 Wolves
40 mins: Penalty shout! Aaron Wan-Bissaka swings a cross into the box from the right after sitting down Rayan Ait-Nouri and bringing it into the penalty area.
The ball comes over to Marcus Rashford who nods it towards goal and has his effort blocked by Nelson Semedo. The ball strikes him on the arm but the defender is stood in a natural position with his hands close to his chest.
VAR looks at the handball and doesn’t deem it a penalty.
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments