Mason Greenwood’s late strike earned Manchester United a 1-0 win over Wolves at Molineux in a game marked by David de Gea's stunning double save.
Match Report
The build-up to Greenwood's goal was not without controversy as Paul Pogba appeared to catch Ruben Neves only for Mike Dean to ignore the appeals of the midfielder.
Wolves started the game with real intensity, Adama Traore causing plenty of problems for the Manchester United defence with his trademark direct running.
Firstly, he skipped beyond Pogba and Fred in midfield and calmly set up Raul Jimenez in the right channel but the striker's tame shot was saved by the feet of David de Gea
Then, it was Ruben Neves' turn to break on United, putting young Francisco Trincao clear only for his shot to be blocked brilliantly near the line by Aaron Wan-Bissaka.
When Joao Moutinho volleyed over from a good position, Molineux was rocking, and though Conor Coady had a headed attempt, the breakthrough goal would not come.
Varane was to the fore as United repelled a series of corners and before the first half was over the opportunities began to come at the other end of the pitch as gaps appeared.
Pogba lofted a pass through to Bruno Fernandes that he expertly finished beyond Josa Sa only to see the assistant referee's flag rightly go up for offside.
As supporters traded insults amid a boisterous atmosphere, a neat touch by Sancho presented a chance for Mason Greenwood in the left channel but his fierce shot flashed just wide.
The Wolves supporters applauded their team off the pitch but must have been fearing this was more of the same having played well without scoring in their previous two games.
The home side continued to carry the game to their opponents nevertheless with more experiencing defending from Varane required to keep out Trincao.
Fred forced a save from Sa with a wickedly struck volley but Solskjaer's side still struggled for fluency even after Edinson Cavani replaced James with Greenwood moving out wide.
Neither side were settling for the point and Trincao spurned a good opportunity when set up by Traore only to scuff his kick, but Wolves' best chance was still to come.
Romain Saiss connected well with Moutinho's corner from close range only for De Gea to produce an instinctive save. The ball came back out to Saiss but this time Dea had an extraordinary response - clawing the ball out away to his left.
Nobody at Molineux could quite believe what they had witnessed from he goalkeeper and the miss proved costly soon after when Greenwood finally found the breakthrough goal.
Wolves were unhappy with a decision in the build-up as Neves and Pogba contested the ball. The Manchester United man seemed to catch his opponent only for play to go on.
Greenwood took full advantage, ramming home with his right foot from a narrow angle, and while Neves protested vociferously, displaying the mark from the clash, the goal stood.
That seemed to affect Wolves badly and they were unable to build up any momentum in the closing stages. With Ronaldo's arrival imminent, United's moment might just be starting.
Match Events
0' The match is about to start!
3' Jimenez's shot stopped
6' Wan-Bissaka makes goal-line clearance
10' James' shot wide out
13' Moutinho's shot over the bar
23' Coady's header over the bar
26' CHANCE! Saiss' shot wide out
38' OFFSIDE! Bruno Fernandes’ goal disallowed
43' Yellow Card! Bruno Fernandes booked
45' CHANCE! Greenwood's shot inches wide
51' Varane makes an important clearance
58' Fred's long shot too straight
63' Trincao's shot wide out
69' CLOSE! De Gea makes brilliant double-save
75' Pogba's shot stopped
80' GOAL! Wolves 0-1 Man Utd (Greenwood)
Line-ups
Wolves XI: Moutinho, Marcal, Coady, Jimenez, Saiss, Semedo, Jose Sa, Traore, Neves, Trincão, Kilman
Subs: Ruddy, Boly, Dendoncker, Podence, Gibbs-White, R. Aït Nouri, Fábio Silva, Hoever, Cundle
Man Utd XI: De Gea, Varane, Pogba, Maguire, Fred, Shaw, Bruno Fernandes, Daniel James, Sancho, Wan-Bissaka, Greenwood
Subs: Heaton, Cavani, Mata, Matic, Lindelof, Martial, Lingard, Van de Beek, Dalot
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MweneTzZebedayo
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What a game for Adama Traore
pulkit_10
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Wolverhampton WANDERERS are still WONDERING how to score a goal in EPL just like arsenal[Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
RohanVashodia
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If Ronaldo played today ,It would have been Ronaldo Vs Portugal
FootballChief
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Wolve without Nuno:3 games, 3 loses,3 goals conceded. Nuno without Wolves: 3 games, 3 wins, 3 goals scored
Imiselor
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The GOAT left Junventus Junventus lost 1:0 join United United won 1:0. GOAT effect already at work...
satyaballa
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what a massive performance from debutant Raphael varane.. ❤
azmotsamar
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official: Manchester United just found their Vidic
Nandha77
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3 games, 3 Goals.. Unstoppable 👏
Brightberry
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When life gives you “MASON” name him GREENWOOD✅ not MOUNT❌ 🤗🤩
CHRISBLAISE24
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Greenwood and Cavani
ash710
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MEANWHILE.......................NO ONE HAS NOTICED DAVID DE GEA'S MASTERCLASS PERFORMANCE
igoobage81
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A great debut for the world champion varane and a good save from de gea who deserves a credit.. bravo 👏
CarlConnel
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All woods are dead but one is GREEN
azmotsamar
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Cristiano Ronaldo is the ONLY player in HISTORY to score 100+ goals with his head, 100+ goals with his right foot, and 100+ goals with his left foot.🐐
Maxxxch
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And here is the most loved😊❗
Jayshinde1234
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Cr7 Effect ❤ Truly United❤
i_speakfacts
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If I speak I am in big trouble!!
williamsonbestboy
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Mason Greenwood is the first Premier League player to score in all three of his team's kits this season
RassStonzy1
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Ronaldo to Greenwood
Armourer
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GIF link Here: https://bit.ly/2XYFRSy
Amgnonijunior
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Manchester United fans going home after the match..... points secured
Yusufhassan442
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trincao try to solve how did he leave Barcelona
sam56229
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we have a new king in town
SH3012
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3 Games,3 Goals for Greenwood. Not bad for a 19 year old.🔥
Yusufhassan442
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Juventus fans right now
Saailhussain_10
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Three games, three goals—what a start to the season Mason Greenwood is having ♨️
williamsonbestboy
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We adore our Legend on his presence. soar higher Best player to ever do it in the game
RaiyanHasib
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When life gives you “MASON” name him GREENWOOD✅ not MOUNT❌ 🤗🤩
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yes.........
Zuuclmnsz
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When life gives you “MASON” name him GREENWOOD✅ not MOUNT❌ 🤗🤩
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Mount won Europa League, UCL, Super Cup and Club World Cup
Hinabkmpsy
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What a game for Adama Traore
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Game play, dribbling, Pace everything 90 but finishing 20
NotoriousNeyJunior11
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Greenwood carrying his team like his idol Messi does
⚽️ vs. Everton
⚽️ vs. Southampton
⚽️ vs. Wolves
Mason Greenwood has now scored in each of his first three Premier League games this season. 😍
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Hahahah idol. Barca is doing fine without Eibarman On top that messi is not even playing in Europen top 5 league. Best farmer league
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Fred is too poor.. Traore toyed with the poor lad.. need a proper CDM immediately
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this game highlighted why United needs a proper DM
Souravvk
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When life gives you “MASON” name him GREENWOOD✅ not MOUNT❌ 🤗🤩
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This post doesn't make any sense.. only for like u can't say anything..
KishanMoh
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The GOAT left Junventus Junventus lost 1:0 join United United won 1:0. GOAT effect already at work...
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Bro don't go there.. United have to thank Greenwood.. it's tough without a CDM.. fred was poor No mctommney.. Pogba was played out of position.. it was almost a disaster. We won because Wolves failed to finish