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:
Manchester United vs Wolves early team news
Manchester United’s new striker, Rasmus Hojlund, will not feature in their opening match as he fights off a niggling injury while there are doubts over Tyrell Malacia, Amad Diallo and Kobbie Mainoo.
Andre Onana will make his Premier League debut for the club as goalkeepers Tom Heaton and Dean Henderson are definitely ruled out.
Wolves have confirmed that they do not have any injury concerns ahead of the game with defender Matt Doherty primed to start after returning to the club this summer.
When is Manchester United vs Wolves?
Manchester United vs Wolves is due to kick off at 8pm BST on Monday 14 August at Old Trafford in Manchester.
Viewers in the United Kingdom will be able to watch the match live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League with coverage from 6.30pm BST. Subscribers can stream the game via the Sky Go app.
Man Utd vs Wolves
Good evening and welcome to The Independent’s coverage of the Premier League as this opening round of fixtures comes to a close when Manchester United host Wolves at Old Trafford tonight.
Erik ten Hag is hoping that overhauling his United squad this summer will breed a new brand of discipline into his players. The likes of David De Gea, Fred and Phil Jones have been moved on with reinforcements arriving in Andre Onana, Mason Mount and Rasmus Hojlund.
Marcus Rashford will be hoping to repeat his impressive performances from last year while Alejandro Garnacho hopes to nail down a starting place.
Similarly, Wolves have let some long-term players leave the club with Ruben Neves, Adama Traore and Raul Jimenez moving on to pastures new. They have a new manager in Gary O’Neil and will hope to pull off a shock result at Old Trafford this evening.
Kick off for this one is at 8pm and we’ll have all the build-up, updates and team news so stick with us.
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