Manchester United Held Again as Wolves Steal a Point at Old Trafford
So, there was a lot of attention on Old Trafford for this Premier League clash, and on paper, it looked like a game Manchester United should have wrapped up comfortably. Wolves arrived bottom of the table, struggling badly for points, while United were desperate to steady themselves and push back toward Champions League contention. But once again, things didn’t go to script.
Manchester United were missing a long list of key players, with names like Bruno Fernandes, Bryan Mbeumo, Harry Maguire, and Mason Mount all unavailable. Even so, expectations were still high, because a club with United’s ambitions is supposed to deal with setbacks like this. Instead, what unfolded was another uneven performance that left supporters frustrated and booing at both half-time and full-time.
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The opening stages actually belonged to Wolves. They moved the ball confidently, kept possession well, and looked far more settled than their league position suggested. United struggled to create any rhythm, and their lack of fluidity in midfield was obvious. When the breakthrough finally came, it owed more to fortune than finesse. Joshua Zirkzee’s effort took a deflection off Ladislav Krejci and looped into the net, giving United a lead that didn’t really reflect the balance of play.
That goal didn’t spark any real control from the hosts. Wolves kept pushing, and their pressure was rewarded just before the break. From a corner, the ball eventually found Krejci at the far post, and he made no mistake with a simple header to level the score. By that point, an equaliser felt deserved, and Wolves might even have fancied more.
In the second half, United tried to raise the tempo. Chances did arrive in flashes, with Wolves’ goalkeeper being forced into a few sharp saves, and there was a brief sense that a late winner might come. Patrick Dorgu thought he had snatched it in the final minutes, but the flag was correctly raised for offside. Wolves also had moments where a famous victory looked possible, only for finishing to let them down.
After the match, Ruben Amorim admitted his side struggled creatively and lacked attacking flow, especially with a more defensive midfield setup. He refused to blame injuries, pointing out that the same situation hadn’t stopped them winning before. Still, he struck a hopeful tone, insisting the team would improve once players returned.
For Wolves, this draw felt like a small but important step forward. For Manchester United, it was another worrying sign. Against a team expected to be fighting relegation, two dropped points felt heavy, and the mood around Old Trafford reflected that reality loud and clear.
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