Manchester United faced off against Wolverhampton Wanderers at the Molineux Stadium as they look to secure a positive result away from home in the Premier League. The Red Devils made a decent start to the game but were held to a scoreless draw at the half-time break.
Marcus Rashford finally broke the deadlock for Man United in the 76th minute with a powerful run and finish. The Mancunian club sat on their lead well and earned an impressive 1-0 victory on the road.
Let’s find out how each Manchester United player fared during the match against Wolves.
GK: David de Gea – 7.5/10
The Spanish keeper made a few good saves at the back and secured an important clash today.
RB: Aaron Wan-Bissaka – 7/10
Wan-Bissaka gave a good account of himself on the defensive end of the field and made one key chance in the final third.
CB: Raphael Varane – 7.5/10
The French talent made multiple clearances at the back and was good on the ball.
CB: Luke Shaw – 7/10
Shaw earned the ball back twice and did what was required of him defensively during the 90 minutes.
LB: Tyrell Malacia – 7.5/10
Malacia did his fair share of defending and made one key chance in the opponent’s half.
CM: Christian Eriksen – 6.5/10
He was a positive influence at both ends of the field but failed to be decisive in the final third.
CM: Casemiro – 7/10
Casemiro anchored the midfield with conviction and had a couple of strikes at goal.
RW: Antony – 6.5/10
He was a constant menace in the final third but failed to take any of his chances.
CAM: Bruno Fernandes – 7.5/10
Fernandes made some inviting chances for his teammates in the opponent’s half and has got an assist to show for his efforts.
LW: Alejandro Garnacho – 6/10
He had a few bright moments in the game but lacked quality in front of the opponent’s goal.
ST: Anthony Martial – 6/10
Martial showed what he was capable of at times but was toothless on the attacking end of the field.
Substitutes:
ST: Marcus Rashford – 7.5/10
Rashford made an instant impact off the bench and scored the only goal of the game with a good run and finish.
CM: Fred – 6/10
He added more energy to Erik ten Hag’s midfield.
CM: Donny van de Beek – 6/10
Van de Beek made one key chance in the final third.
CB: Harry Maguire – N/A
He hardly had any time to influence the game.
LW: Anthony Elanga – N/A
Elanga came on for the final few minutes of the contest.
