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
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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
11 mins: Manchester United haven’t been great so far. They want to control possession and tempo but Wolves are pushing the hosts back and winning the ball in good areas.
Matheus Nunes makes a fine run down the left side and flicks the ball around Raphael Varane. He thinks he’s won Wolves a corner but the referee points for a goal kick.
Man Utd 0-0 Wolves
8 mins: Alejandro Garnacho slides into a 50/50 challenge and wins the ball ahead of Pablo Sarabia who clips the youngster with his follow through.
United are awarded a free kick and work the ball over to the right side of the pitch where they earn themselves a corner. Mason Mount is tasked with delivering it into box.
He whips it straight at Jose Sa who punches it away under threat before Wolves are awarded a free kick for a foul on the goalkeeper.
Man Utd 0-0 Wolves
5 mins: Manchester United are being put under heavy pressure inside their own final third as Wolves press high. Erik ten Hag wants his team to be able to play out from the back and they’re certainly trying to do so.
It hasn’t been entirely effective yet.
Man Utd 0-0 Wolves
3 mins: Nelson Semedo receives the ball in the middle of the pitch and flies forward up the pitch. Casemiro is forced to retreat and slides into a tackle as Semedo looks to chip the ball into the box.
His pass bounces out of play and the referee awards a goal kick. That was a good run from the Wolves right-back though and United were caught on their heels a bit.
Kick off! Man Utd 0-0 Wolves
Bruno Fernandes kicks off the game at Old Trafford. He sends the ball back to Casemiro who passes it over to Luke Shaw. The home side whether a quick press from Wolves and give the ball to Andre Onana, the goalkeeper tasked with replacing David De Gea.
The ball is knocked out of play on United’s right side and the hosts win a throw in.
Man Utd vs Wolves
Here come the players!
Bruno Fernandes and Max Kilman lead their respective sides out onto the pitch at Old Trafford. Manchester United will be hoping to get an early win under their belts and emulate the likes of Newcastle and Manchester City.
Kick off is up next...
Man Utd vs Wolves
Marcus Rashford scored 20 goals in 30 games at Old Trafford in all competitions last term - only Erling Haaland, with 35, netted more at home for a Premier League club in 2022-23.
Man Utd vs Wolves
Wolves scored just 12 Premier League away goals in 2022/23 and only West Ham, with 11, had a worse record. Will Matheus Cunha celebrate his permanent contract with a goal tonight?
Erik ten Hag on Harry Maguire
Erik ten Hag says Harry Maguire needs to be confident enough to fight for his place or else he would be better off leaving the club.
Manchester United have accepted a £30m bid from West Ham for the former captain but he has been named in tonight’s matchday squad.
“He has the ability to be a top-class centre-back,” said Ten Hag, “He is the best for England so why shouldn’t he be the best for us?
“But he has to prove it. When he is not confident enough to fight then he has to go, then he has to make a decision. But I’m happy with him.”
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