Published on 02.02.2024
In a thrilling Premier League match, Manchester United emerged victorious with a 4-3 win over Wolverhampton Wanderers at Molineux.
Kobbie Mainoo became the hero of the game by scoring an incredible 97th-minute goal, securing three points for his team.
The match was filled with excitement and drama. Just when it seemed like Wolves had salvaged a draw through Pedro Neto’s late goal, Mainoo stepped up and delivered his first-ever Premier League goal. With great skill and precision, he curled the ball past Wolverhampton goalkeeper Jose Sa to secure the victory for Manchester United.
⚪️ 5' - Wolves 0-1 Man Utd
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⚪️ 22' - Wolves 0-2 Man Utd
🐺 71' - Wolves 1-2 Man Utd
⚪️ 75' - Wolves 1-3 Man Utd
🐺 85' - Wolves 2-3 Man Utd
🐺 90+5' - Wolves 3-3 Man Utd
⚪️ 90+7' - Wolves 3-4 Man Utd
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Wolves had fought back from being two goals down at halftime and even after being behind 3-1 on 85 minutes. However, their efforts were not enough to overcome Mainoo’s brilliant strike.
The game started with Marcus Rashford opening the scoring in his return to action for Manchester United. After missing the FA Cup fourth round due to illness amid rumors of him skipping training following a night out in Belfast, Rashford made an immediate impact by finding the back of the net just five minutes into the match. Rasmus Hojlund then doubled United’s lead with another well-taken goal.
Wolves managed to pull one back from a penalty converted by Pablo Sarabia before Scott McTominay extended Manchester United’s lead once again with a powerful header after coming on as a substitute in the second half.
However, Wolves refused to go down without a fight as Max Kilman scored from close range following a corner kick, setting up an intense finale to an already pulsating encounter.
In summary, this Premier League clash between Manchester United and Wolverhampton Wanderers will be remembered as one filled with twists and turns until its very last moments. Kobbie Mainoo emerged as Man Utd’s hero with his late winner that secured all three points for his team against their resilient opponents.
In the sixth minute of added time, Neto scored a goal against Andre Onana, catching Manchester United off guard on the counterattack. Wolves celebrated with great excitement, but their joy was short-lived as Mainoo had the last say in an extraordinary match.
Erik ten Hag’s team has climbed back into the top seven, breaking a streak of four unsuccessful away league matches. They now sit eight points behind the teams in Champions League positions. Meanwhile, Wolves remain in 11th place.
